Dhu al-Qi'dah
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Dhu al-Qi'dah ( ذو القعدة ) is the eleventh month in the Islamic calendar. It can also be known as The al-Qi`dah.
The meaning of the word is ‘Master of Truce’ as the pagan Arabs did not conduct war during this month.
[edit] Timing
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and months begin when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted. Since the Islamic lunar calendar year is 11 to 12 days shorter than the solar year, Dhu al-Qi'dah migrates throughout the seasons. The estimated start and end dates for Dhu al-Qi'dah are as follows:
- 1426 AH – First day: December 2, 2005; last day: December 31, 2005
- 1427 AH – First day: November 22, 2006; last day: December 21, 2006
- 1428 AH – First day: November 11, 2007; last day: December 10, 2007
- 1429 AH – First day: October 31, 2008; last day: November 29, 2008
[edit] Islamic Events
- The first pilgrimage
- On 01 Dhu al-Qi'dah, Hazrat Masoumeh of Qom sister of Eight Imam Reza was born.
- On 11 Dhu al-Qi'dah, Eight Imam Reza was born.
- On 25 Dhu al-Qi'dah, Prophet Jesus was born. (In accordance with Shi'a Islam)
- On 29 Dhu al-Qi'dah, Ninth Imam Muhammad al-Taqi was martyred.
