Wiladat Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.) 2026: Date, Significance & Aamal
Wiladat Bibi Fatima Zahra 2026 marks the blessed birth anniversary of Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.), celebrated by Shia Muslims on 20 Jumada al-Thani. In 1448 AH the day is expected on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 in Pakistan and India, and on Monday 30 November or Tuesday 1 December in other countries, depending on moon sighting. Celebrations begin from the evening before. This guide explains the date, her blessed life, Quranic verses about her and the recommended aamal for this day.
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Wiladat Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.) is on 20 Jumada al-Thani 1448, expected on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 in Pakistan and India (30 November or 1 December elsewhere, by moon sighting). Shia Muslims celebrate her birth with Jashn, Mehfil, Hadith e Kisa, Tasbih of Fatima Zahra, her ziyarat and the two-rak’at Namaz of Bibi Fatima (S.A.). In Iran the day is also marked as Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.
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Wiladat Bibi Fatima Zahra 2026 date
Jumada al-Thani 1448 began in Pakistan on Thursday, 12 November 2026, after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee reported that the crescent was not sighted on 10 November. On that basis, 20 Jumada al-Thani falls on Tuesday, 1 December 2026. The night of celebration (shab) is the evening of Monday, 30 November.
In countries where the month began one day earlier, the Wiladat falls on Monday, 30 November 2026. Please confirm with your local Shia centre, mosque or the office of your Marja, because Islamic dates follow local moon sighting.
| Region | 1 Jumada al-Thani | 20 Jumada al-Thani (Wiladat) |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan & India | 12 November 2026 | Tuesday, 1 December 2026 |
| UK (moon sighting forecast) | 12 November 2026 | Tuesday, 1 December 2026 |
| Calendars starting 11 November | 11 November 2026 | Monday, 30 November 2026 |
In Iran, the birth anniversary of Bibi Fatima (S.A.) is also observed as Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.
Birth of Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.)
According to the well-known narration in Shia sources, recorded by Shaykh al-Kulayni in al-Kafi, Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.) was born in Makkah on Friday, 20 Jumada al-Thani, in the fifth year after the Bi’that (the declaration of Prophethood). Shaykh Abbas Qummi also records the narration of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (A.S.) on her birth date in Bayt al-Ahzan (The House of Sorrows). Her father was the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W.) and her mother was Umm al-Mu’minin Bibi Khadija al-Kubra (S.A.).
She grew up in the house of revelation, and she stood beside her father through the hardships of Makkah, including the years of the boycott in Shi’b Abi Talib. Because of her care for the Prophet (S.A.W.W.), she was given the title Umm Abiha, “the mother of her father”.
In 2 AH she married Amir al-Mu’minin Imam Ali (A.S.) in Madinah. Their blessed children were Imam Hasan (A.S.), Imam Husain (A.S.), Bibi Zainab (S.A.), Bibi Umm Kulthum (S.A.) and Hazrat Mohsin (A.S.). Through her, the line of the Imams of Ahlul Bayt continues up to Imam al-Mahdi (A.T.F.S.).
Names and titles of Bibi Fatima (S.A.)
Bibi Fatima (S.A.) has many names and titles in the narrations of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.). Each one points to a part of her personality:
- Fatima – Shaykh al-Saduq reports in Ilal al-Shara’i that she was named Fatima because she, and those who truly follow her, are kept away from the Fire.
- Al-Zahra – “the radiant one”; Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (A.S.) explained that her light shone for the inhabitants of the heavens.
- Al-Siddiqa – the truthful one.
- Al-Tahira – the pure one.
- Al-Batool – devoted entirely to Allah.
- Al-Muhaddatha – the one with whom angels spoke.
- Sayyidat Nisa al-Alamin – leader of the women of the worlds.
To learn more about the blessed family, read our guide to the 14 Masoomeen and the Panjtan Pak names.
Bibi Fatima (S.A.) in the Holy Quran
Several verses of the Holy Quran were revealed about Bibi Fatima (S.A.) and the Ahlul Bayt (A.S.), according to Shia tafseer:
- Surah al-Kawthar (108) – Many mufassireen explain that “al-Kawthar”, abundant good, refers to Bibi Fatima (S.A.), through whom the progeny of the Prophet (S.A.W.W.) continued.
- Ayat al-Tathir (33:33) – “Allah only intends to remove all impurity from you, O Ahlul Bayt, and to purify you with a thorough purification.” She is one of the Ahl al-Kisa, as narrated in Hadith e Kisa.
- Ayat al-Mubahala (3:61) – She was the only woman whom the Prophet (S.A.W.W.) brought for Mubahala, as the meaning of “our women”.
- Surah al-Insan (76:8–9) – These verses describe the family of Imam Ali (A.S.) and Bibi Fatima (S.A.) giving away their food to the needy, the orphan and the captive, seeking only the pleasure of Allah.
Understanding these verses in depth is part of our Tafseer e Quran course, taught from the Shia perspective.
Hadith about Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.)
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) said: “Fatima is a part of me; whoever angers her has angered me.” This hadith is narrated in Shia sources and also in Sahih al-Bukhari.
The Prophet (S.A.W.W.) also said that Allah is angered by her anger and pleased by her pleasure, a narration recorded by Shaykh al-Saduq and other scholars. Imam al-Mahdi (A.T.F.S.) said in a tawqi’ recorded by Shaykh al-Tusi in al-Ghayba: “In the daughter of the Messenger of Allah there is a good example for me.”
Her famous sermon in Masjid al-Nabawi, known as Khutba Fadakiyya, shows her deep knowledge of Tawheed, the Quran and Imamat, and remains a source of guidance for every believer.
Recommended aamal on 20 Jumada al-Thani
There is no single compulsory act for this day. Shia scholars recommend acts that bring us closer to Bibi Fatima (S.A.) and her teachings. You can perform the following:
- Namaz of Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.) – two rak’at, as mentioned in Mafatih al-Jinan: in the first rak’at recite Surah al-Hamd and Surah al-Qadr 100 times; in the second rak’at recite Surah al-Hamd and Surah al-Ikhlas 100 times. After salam, recite Tasbih of Fatima Zahra.
- Tasbih of Fatima Zahra (S.A.) – Allahu Akbar 34 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and SubhanAllah 33 times. See our full Tasbih of Fatima Zahra guide.
- Ziyarat of Bibi Fatima (S.A.) – recite her ziyarat from Mafatih al-Jinan with its meaning.
- Recite Hadith e Kisa in a family gathering, which Shia homes commonly do on blessed occasions.
- Salawat on Muhammad and Aal-e-Muhammad in abundance.
- Sadaqa and feeding others, following the example of Surah al-Insan.
How Shia families celebrate the Wiladat
Momineen celebrate this day with Jashn and Mehfil-e-Milad, where qaseedas and manqabat in praise of Bibi Fatima (S.A.) are recited. Many families arrange niyaz and distribute sweets, decorate imambargahs and homes, and give gifts to their mothers, daughters and wives.
The best way to honour her, however, is to follow her example: her worship, her modesty and hijab, her service to her family, her generosity to the poor and her firm stand for the truth and for Imamat. Parents can use this day to tell children the story of her life in simple words.
Lessons from the life of Bibi Fatima (S.A.)
- Worship and prayer: Imam Hasan (A.S.) narrated that his mother would pray through the night for the neighbours and believers before praying for her own family.
- Simplicity: she lived a simple life, worked at home herself and accepted Tasbih as a gift from her father instead of a servant.
- Generosity: she gave away her own food for the sake of Allah.
- Standing for truth: she defended the right of Imam Ali (A.S.) and the truth, even in the most difficult days after the Prophet (S.A.W.W.).
- A role model for all: she is the perfect example for women and men, as a daughter, wife and mother.
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Conclusion
20 Jumada al-Thani is a day of joy for every lover of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.). The birth of Bibi Fatima Zahra (S.A.) gave the Ummah the mother of the Imams and a perfect example of faith, worship, modesty and courage. Mark Wiladat Bibi Fatima Zahra 2026 with salawat, Tasbih, ziyarat and kindness to others, and above all by following her way in daily life.
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