On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Jumada al-Akhira 1445 AH will be Friday, December 15th, 2023. There were no confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Wednesday, December 13th. 

Key dates for the Month of Jumada al-Akhira:

• 3 Jumada al-Akhira (Dec. 17): Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p)
• 13 Jumada al-Akhira (Dec. 27): Death Anniversary of Lady Umm al-Banin (p), mother of al-Abbas (p)
• 20 Jumada al-Akhira (Jan. 3): Birth Anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p)