On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1445 AH will be Sunday, September 17th, 2023. There were no confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Friday, September 15th. 

Key dates for the Month of Rabi al-Awwal:

• 8 Rabi al-Awwal (Sep. 24): Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (p)
• 17 Rabi al-Awwal (Oct. 3): Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (p)
• 17 Rabi al-Awwal (Oct. 3): Birth Anniversary of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (p)