The month of Shawwal holds a distinguished place in Islamic history, marked by a series of significant events that have shaped the religious, social, and political landscape of the Muslim world. It is a month that transitions from the solemnity of Ramadan to the joy of Eid al-Fitr, celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal, signaling not just the end of fasting but also a time for communal prayers, charity, and festivities. However, the importance of Shawwal extends beyond this celebration, encompassing pivotal moments that span the breadth of Islamic history. Followed by the month Dhul-Qi’dah.
| # | Occasion/Event | Date | Year (AH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | |
| 2 | Battle of Qarqar Al-Kadir | 1 Shawwal | 2 |
| 7 | Imam Ali Army headed toward Siffin | 5 Shawwal | 36 |
| 8 | Muslim ibn Aqeel entered Kufa | 5 Shawwal | 60 |
| 9 | First missive by Imam Mahdi | 6 Shawwal | 305 |
| 10 | Battle of Uhud and martyrdom of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib | 7 Shawwal | 3 |
| 11 | Battle of Hamra’ al-Asad | 8 Shawwal | 3 |
| 12 | Demolition of Baqi cemetery | 8 Shawwal | 1344 |
| 13 | Beginning of Battle of the Trench | 10 Shawwal | 5 |
| 14 | Death of Sheikh al-Baha’i | 12 Shawwal | 1031 |
| 15 | Birth of the Second Martyr | 13 Shawwal | 911 |
| 17 | Death of Al-Qutb al-Rawandi | 14 Shawwal | 573 |
| 18 | Battle of Banu Qaynuqa | 15 Shawwal | 2 |
| 19 | Battle of Uhud (another account) | 15 Shawwal | 3 |
| 20 | Miracle of the sun’s return for Imam Ali a.s | 15 Shawwal | 7 |
| 22 | Death of Sayyid Abdul Azim al-Hasani | 15 Shawwal | 252 |
| 24 | Beginning of Battle of the Trench (another account) | 17 Shawwal | 5 |
| 25 | Death of Ibn Idris al-Hilli | 18 Shawwal | 598 |
| 27 | Arrest of Imam Kazim | 20 Shawwal | 179 |
| 28 | Conquest of Andalusia | 21 Shawwal | 92 |
| 29 | Martyrdom of Imam Sadiq | 25 Shawwal | 148 |
| 32 | Death of Imam Khomeini | 28 Shawwal | 1409 |