The Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari is a public holiday in Iran, and it falls on the 8th of the month Rabi al-Awwal, which is the 3rd month in the Islamic calendar.
The Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari, who was born on December 4, 846 and died on January 4, 874 (or 8 Rabi al-Awwal 260 AH) at the age of 28. He was the 11th imam in Twelver Shia Islam.
He inherited the position of imam after his father, the 10th imam. He was a Muslim scholar and trained hundreds of scholars. People have different opinions on his death, some believe he died from the illness while some others believe he was positioned.
The following is the list of the Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Oct 04, 2022 | Tuesday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Sep 23, 2023 | Saturday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Sep 12, 2024 | Thursday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Sep 01, 2025 | Monday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Aug 22, 2026 | Saturday |
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