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The Crescent Moon of the Month of Safar, 1439 A.H.

The Crescent Moon of the Month of Safar, 1439 A.H.

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces that Saturday, October 21st, 2017, will be the first day of the month of Safar, 1439 A.H. for the entire region of the United States and parts of Southern Canada.

Important Islamic Events this Month: 
  7 Safar  (Oct. 27)  Martyrdom of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (p), 50 AH
  7 Safar  (Oct. 27)  Birth of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (p), 128 AH
  17 Safar  (Nov. 6)  Martyrdom of Imam Ali bin Musa al-Rida (p), 203 AH
  20 Safar  (Nov. 9)  The Anniversary of the 40th day of the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (p), 61 AH
  28 Safar  (Nov. 17)  Death Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad al-Mustafa  (pbuh), 11 AH