The Battle of Badr
On the 17th of Ramadan in the year 2 AH (624 CE)
Martyrdom of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib
On the 17th of Ramadan, 40 AH (January 24, 660 CE)
Establishment of the International Islamic Charity Organization
On the 17th of Ramadan, 1404 AH June 6, 1984CE
The Battle of Badr
On the 17th of Ramadan in the year 2 AH (624 CE), the Battle of Badr took place. This was the first major battle between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Mecca. The Muslim forces, led by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), achieved a decisive victory, significantly boosting the morale of the Muslim community and establishing their presence in the region.
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The Death of Aisha bint Abu Bakr
On the 17th of Ramadan, Aisha bint Abu Bakr, the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away. She was known for her knowledge, wisdom, and contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.
Martyrdom of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib
On the 17th of Ramadan, 40 AH (January 24, 660 AD), Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib, the fourth Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, was martyred. Having embraced Islam early on, he participated in battles alongside the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and married the Prophet's daughter, Fatimah. He was renowned for his courage, eloquence, and oratory skills. Imam Ali was assassinated by the Kharijite Abdul Rahman Ibn Muljam Al-Himyari at the age of fifty-eight.
Establishment of the International Islamic Charity Organization
On the 17th of Ramadan, 1404 AH, the establishment of the International Islamic Charity Organization in Kuwait began following the approval of its basic law and the selection of its founding members.
