Calendar

Waqiat

Recurring Hijri days. Open a story when you want to read it with a child.

Muharram

1 Muharram

Islamic New Year

The first day of the Hijri year. We remember the journey of the Prophet (s.a.w.) and begin again with Allah.

Mission: Start the year with bismillah and a kind deed.

The Cave and the Spider
10 Muharram

Ashura

A day of remembrance. We remember Imam Husayn (a.s.) and the lesson of truth at Karbala.

Mission: Share water and stand up for what is true.

Imam Husayn Stands for Truth
25 Muharram

Shahadat of Imam Zain al-Abidin (a.s.)

We remember the 4th Imam, who taught us beautiful duas and patience.

Mission: Make a quiet dua for people who are sad.

Imam Sajjad and the Beautiful Duas

Safar

7 Safar

Wiladat of Imam Kazim (a.s.)

We remember the birth of Imam Musa al-Kazim, the patient Imam.

Mission: Take a breath before you answer in anger.

Imam Kazim the Patient
20 Safar

Arbaeen

Forty days after Ashura. People remember Karbala with love and loyalty.

Mission: Walk a little extra today and remember those who walk for Imam Husayn.

Imam Husayn Stands for Truth
28 Safar

Shahadat of Imam Hasan (a.s.)

We remember Imam Hasan, the grandson of the Prophet who loved peace.

Mission: Choose peace when you feel like arguing.

Imam Hasan the Peacemaker

Rabi al-Awwal

9 Rabi al-Awwal

Eid-e-Zahra

A joyful day for the lovers of Ahlul Bayt, remembering Lady Fatimah Zahra (s.a.).

Mission: Share a smile and a small gift at home.

A Happy Day for Lady Zahra
12 Rabi al-Awwal

The Year of the Elephant

Abraha came with elephants to harm the Kaaba, but Allah protected His house.

Mission: Trust that Allah protects what is sacred.

The Year of the Elephant
17 Rabi al-Awwal

Mawlid of the Prophet (s.a.w.)

We celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.).

Mission: Send salawat on the Prophet today.

Muhammad the Trustworthy

Rabi al-Thani

10 Rabi al-Thani

Wiladat of Imam Askari (a.s.)

We remember the 11th Imam, the father of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).

Mission: Do a good deed that only Allah sees.

The Promised Saviour

Jumada al-Awwal

5 Jumada al-Awwal

Wiladat of Sayyida Zainab (s.a.)

We remember the birth of Zainab bint Ali, who later spoke the truth with dignity.

Mission: Use a brave, kind voice if someone is left out.

Sayyida Zainab the Brave

Jumada al-Thani

3 Jumada al-Thani

Shahadat of Lady Fatimah (s.a.)

We remember Lady Fatimah Zahra, the shining daughter of the Prophet.

Mission: Help your mother or a sister today.

Lady Fatimah the Shining

Rajab

13 Rajab

Birthday of Imam Ali (a.s.)

The Lion of Allah was born inside the Kaaba.

Mission: Be brave and tell the truth today.

The Lion of Allah
25 Rajab

Shahadat of Imam Kazim (a.s.)

We remember Imam Musa al-Kazim, who was patient even in hard times.

Mission: Practice being calm when you wait.

Imam Kazim the Patient
27 Rajab

Mab'ath

The day revelation began. Jibril brought the first words of the Quran to the Prophet in the cave of Hira.

Mission: Read one ayah and think about its meaning.

Muhammad the Trustworthy

Shaban

3 Shaban

Wiladat of Imam Husayn (a.s.)

We celebrate the birth of Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet.

Mission: Be gentle with a younger child today.

A Baby Named Husayn
5 Shaban

Wiladat of Imam Sajjad (a.s.)

The 4th Imam was born. He would later teach the ummah how to talk to Allah.

Mission: Make one extra dua before bed.

Imam Sajjad and the Beautiful Duas
15 Shaban

Wiladat of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)

The 15th of Sha'ban is a night of hope. We remember the birth of the 12th Imam.

Mission: Do one good deed so you are ready to help the truth.

The Promised Saviour

Ramadan

15 Ramadan

Wiladat of Imam Hasan (a.s.)

Imam Hasan, the elder grandson of the Prophet, was born in Ramadan.

Mission: Share your iftar or a snack with someone.

Imam Hasan the Peacemaker
17 Ramadan

Battle of Badr

A day of trust in Allah. The Muslims were few, but they were not alone.

Mission: Ask Allah for help when something is hard.

Muhammad the Trustworthy
21 Ramadan

Shahadat of Imam Ali (a.s.)

We remember the 21st of Ramadan and the courage and generosity of Imam Ali.

Mission: Give something quietly, the way Imam Ali gave in salah.

The Lion of Allah
23 Ramadan

Laylatul Qadr

The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. We ask Allah to forgive us and guide us.

Mission: Stay up a little later and make a big dua.

The Night of Power

Shawwal

1 Shawwal

Eid al-Fitr

The festival after Ramadan. We thank Allah and care for people who have less.

Mission: Say Eid Mubarak and share something sweet.

A Sweet Morning After Ramadan
25 Shawwal

Shahadat of Imam Sadiq (a.s.)

Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq taught many students. Knowledge is a gift we share.

Mission: Learn one new thing about deen today.

Imam Sadiq the Teacher

Dhul Qa'dah

11 Dhul Qa'dah

Wiladat of Imam Rida (a.s.)

We remember Imam Ali al-Rida, known for his warmth and knowledge.

Mission: Be a guest who is polite, and a host who is kind.

Imam Rida the Kind Host

Dhul Hijjah

7 Dhul Hijjah

Shahadat of Imam Baqir (a.s.)

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir opened knowledge for many students, like a spring.

Mission: Ask one thoughtful question about deen.

Imam Sadiq the Teacher
9 Dhul Hijjah

Day of Arafah

The most important day of Hajj. Allah loves the duas of this day.

Mission: Make a long dua, even if you are not at Hajj.

Hajar and the Well of Zamzam
10 Dhul Hijjah

Eid al-Adha

The festival of sacrifice. We remember Ibrahim (a.s.) and Ismail (a.s.).

Mission: Share food and remember Prophet Ibrahim's trust.

Ibrahim and the Fire
18 Dhul Hijjah

Eid al-Ghadir

The announcement at Ghadir Khumm: hold on to the Quran and to Imam Ali (a.s.).

Mission: Learn who a true leader is.

The Pond of Ghadir
24 Dhul Hijjah

Mubahala

The Prophet brought his closest family — Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn — as the people of truth.

Mission: Be proud of your family in a kind way.

Lady Fatimah the Shining
25 Dhul Hijjah

The Day of Feeding the Poor

We remember the Ahlul Bayt giving their food to people in need, as Surah al-Insan describes.

Mission: Share a snack without announcing it.

The Family That Fed the Poor