Week of Events
Day of Sorrow
The Day of Sorrow is commemorated by some Muslims, marking the razing of the Al-Baqi' cemetery in Medina by Saudi King Abdulaziz ibn Saud. In the Gregorian calendar, the demolition took place on 21 April 1926; in the lunar-based Islamic calendar, it fell on the 8th of Shawwal and is observed on that day.
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Marriage of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid to Muhammad
Khadija bint Khuwaylid, commonly known as Khadija, was the first wife and first follower of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Khadija was the daughter of Khuwaylid ibn Asad, a leader of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca, and a successful businesswoman in her own right.
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Major Occultation of Muhammad al-Mahdi begins
The Major Occultation, according to Shia, is Hujjat-Allah al-Mahdi's second occultation after the Minor Occultation. According to Twelvers, the Major Occultation which came around the year 329AH/941CE is still in effect, and will not end until the end of time when the Mahdi returns to reestablish justice on earth.
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