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Martyrdom of Imam Ali
Iran

Martyrdom of Imam Ali 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Iran

Martyrdom of Imam Ali is a national holiday in Iran This is the anniversary of the death day of Ali the son of Abu Talib, who is believed by Shiites to be the rightful first Imam of all Islam. The holiday is celebrated on 21 Ramadan, but its date varies on the Gregorian Calendar from year to year.

YearDateDayHoliday
20241 AprMonMartyrdom of Imam Ali
202521 MarFriMartyrdom of Imam Ali
202610 MarTueMartyrdom of Imam Ali
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The son of Muhammad’s daughter Fatima, and also the first male convert to Islam due to the preaching of Muhammad, Ali is a key figure for all Muslims the world over.

Ali became Caliph over the lands conquered by Muhammad and Uthman, his predecessors, in A.D. 656, but he was killed with a poison-laced sword by an assassin only five years later. He died two days later.

People in Iran take a day off and take time to remember Imam Ali on this holiday each year. They may also pray, read the Koran, and attend special meetings in their local mosque.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202312 AprWedMartyrdom of Imam Ali
202223 AprSatMartyrdom of Imam Ali
20214 MayTueMartyrdom of Imam Ali
202015 MayFriMartyrdom of Imam Ali
201927 MayMonMartyrdom of Imam Ali
20186 JunWedMartyrdom of Imam Ali
201716 JunFriMartyrdom of Imam Ali