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Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq

Monday, April 13, 2026

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Every 25 Shawwal on the Muslim Calendar is a national holiday In the Islamic Republic of Iran to commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq. In 2027, Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq falls on Saturday 3 April. The holiday will be on Wednesday 22 March in 2028. Jafar al Sadeq was the sixth in the line of Imams and was considered the successor of Muhammad. The fifth Imam before him was his own father, Al Baquir. During his reign, Al Sadeq did much to formulate and make more or less permanent, Shiite religious doctrines. He tried to avoid political conflicts and involvement as much as possible, but he nonetheless was opposed by many of the then-sitting Caliphs. Many Shiite sources believe that Al Sadeq was poisoned at the behest of Caliph Al Mansur around A.D. 765, who felt challenged by Al Sadeq’s strong claim to the position of Caliph. After death, Al Sadeq was buried in Medina in modern day Saudi Arabia until the tomb was destroyed in 1926.

History

Every 25 Shawwal on the Muslim Calendar is a national holiday In the Islamic Republic of Iran to commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq. In 2027, Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq falls on Saturday 3 April. Jafar al Sadeq was the sixth in the line of Imams and was considered the successor of Muhammad. The fifth Imam before him was his own father, Al Baquir This day is observed annually in honor of Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq.

How It's Celebrated

Every 25 Shawwal on the Muslim Calendar is a national holiday In the Islamic Republic of Iran to commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq. The holiday will be on Wednesday 22 March in 2028

Other Years

2026 Mon

13 Apr

2027 Sat

3 Apr

2028 Wed

22 Mar

2025 Thu

24 Apr

2024 Sat

4 May

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