September 4, 2024 | Around the Community News, Latest, Moonsighting, Statements
The Crescent Moon of the Month of Rabi al-Awwal, 1446 A.H.
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1446 AH will be Thursday, September 5th, 2024. There were no confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Tuesday, September 3rd.
Key dates for the Month of Rabi al-Awwal:
- 8 Rabi al-Awwal (Sep. 12): Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (p), 260 A.H.
- 17 Rabi al-Awwal (Sep. 21): Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp), 53 B.H.
- 17 Rabi al-Awwal (Sep. 21): Birth Anniversary of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (p), 83 A.H.