Fixed date: 15 Sha'ban
The 15th of Sha'ban celebrates the birthday of Imam Mahdi, the 12th Shia Imam and the promised savior. This night is celebrated with festivities and fireworks.
Imam Mahdi was born on the 15th of Sha'ban, 255 AH in Samarra. Shia Muslims believe he is in occultation and will one day reappear.
| Persian Year | Persian Date | Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1400 | 9 Farvardin | March 29, 2021 |
| 1401 | 17 Esfand | March 8, 2023 |
| 1402 | 6 Esfand | February 25, 2024 |
| 1403 | 26 Bahman | February 14, 2025 |
| 1404 | 15 Bahman | February 4, 2026 |
| 1405← This year | 3 Bahman | January 23, 2027 |
| 1406 | 22 Dey | January 12, 2028 |
| 1407 | 11 Dey | December 31, 2028 |
| 1408 | 1 Dey | December 21, 2029 |
| 1409 | 20 Azar | December 11, 2030 |
| 1410 | 9 Azar | November 30, 2031 |
| 1411 | 29 Aban | November 19, 2032 |
| 1412 | 18 Aban | November 8, 2033 |
| 1413 | 6 Aban | October 28, 2034 |
| 1414 | 25 Mehr | October 17, 2035 |
| 1415 | 14 Mehr | October 5, 2036 |
| 1416 | 4 Mehr | September 25, 2037 |
| 1417 | 24 Shahrivar | September 15, 2038 |
| 1418 | 13 Shahrivar | September 4, 2039 |
| 1419 | 2 Shahrivar | August 23, 2040 |
| 1420 | 22 Mordad | August 12, 2041 |
* Islamic dates may vary by 1-2 days depending on moon sighting.
۱۵ شعبان، سالروز ولادت حضرت مهدی (عج) دوازدهمین امام شیعیان و منجی موعود است. این شب با جشن و شادمانی و آتشبازی برگزار میشود.
The 15th of Sha'ban celebrates the birthday of Imam Mahdi, the 12th Shia Imam and the promised savior. This night is celebrated with festivities and fireworks.
يحتفل في ١٥ شعبان بمولد الإمام المهدي (عج)، الإمام الثاني عشر للشيعة والمنقذ الموعود. يُحتفل بهذه الليلة بالاحتفالات والألعاب النارية.
