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.
| # | 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 |