Martyrdom of Imam Ali Dates. When is Martyrdom of Imam Ali in Iran?
Martyrdom of Imam Ali is a national holiday in Iran. In the table below, you will find when Martyrdom of Imam Ali is officially marked and celebrated in Iran over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tuesday | August 31 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2011 | Sunday | August 21 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2012 | Friday | August 10 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2013 | Tuesday | July 30 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2014 | Saturday | July 19 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2015 | Wednesday | July 8 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2016 | Monday | June 27 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2017 | Friday | June 16 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2018 | Wednesday | June 6 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2019 | Sunday | May 26 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2020 | Thursday | May 14 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2021 | Tuesday | May 4 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2022 | Saturday | April 23 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2023 | Wednesday | April 12 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2024 | Sunday | March 31 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 2025 | Friday | March 21 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
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