When is Martyrdom of Lady Fatima?
In 2026, Martyrdom of Lady Fatima falls on Friday, November 13, 2026. It is classified here as a Iranian public holiday.
History of Martyrdom of Lady Fatima
Lady Fatima, daughter of Prophet Muhammad and wife of Imam Ali, is revered in Shi'a Islam for her piety, moral authority and place in the Prophet’s family. Her martyrdom anniversary on 3 Jumada al-Thani is a statutory public holiday in Iran.
The observance is generally solemn: mosques and religious centres hold sermons, elegies and prayer, and families may make charitable food offerings. It is part of an annual calendar that gives key moments from the lives of the Prophet’s family a formal place in public life.
Twelver Shi'a sources preserve more than one chronology for Fatima’s death, producing the Fatimiyya mourning periods; Iran’s public holiday follows the third of Jumada al-Thani. This guide therefore identifies the statutory date without claiming that all Muslim historical traditions use the same account or terminology. Sermons often discuss Fatima’s religious authority, family life and defence of her claims after Muhammad’s death. The published 1405 calendar places the 2026 holiday on Friday, November 13.
How Martyrdom of Lady Fatima is observed
A nationwide public holiday on 3 Jumada al-Thani; confirm Iran’s annual lunar date and consult local schedules for major mourning assemblies.
Traditions of Martyrdom of Lady Fatima
Prayer and reflection
Iranian mosques, shrines and homes mark the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima with prayer, Qur'an recitation, sermons, praise or elegy appropriate to its character.
Community gatherings
Programmes for the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima differ among Iranian cities and communities, ranging from neighbourhood assemblies to major shrine ceremonies and family observance.
Giving and care
Charitable food, donations and practical attention to neighbours or people in need express the ethical meaning associated with the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima.
Dates and observance rules are checked against the official Iranian official and legal guidance. Solar Hijri and lunar dates, plus annual public-service schedules, should be confirmed against official notices.
History sources: Iran: Law determining official public holidays, JICA Iran Office: 2026 holiday calendar, JETRO: Iran public holidays in 2026, ILO NATLEX: Labour Law of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iranian calendar 1405: official occasions and closures.
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