On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Safar 1446 AH will be Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. There were no confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Sunday, August 4th. 

Key dates for the Month of Safar:

• 7 Safar (Aug. 12): Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (p), 50 AH
• 7 Safar (Aug. 12): Birth of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (p), 128 AH
• 17 Safar (Aug. 22): Martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida (p), 203 AH
• 20 Safar (Aug. 25): Arbaeen – The Anniversary of the 40th day of the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (p), 61 AH
• 28 Safar (Sept. 2): Death Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad al-Mustafa (pbuh&hp), 11 AH