Database: Identifiers of Designated Islamic Terrorist Organizations
Liwa al-Youm al-Maw'ud
Designation Status (as of October 12, 2026)
| US State Dept FTO | Not listed official list |
|---|---|
| US Treasury OFAC SDN (SDGT) | Not listed official list |
| UK Proscribed | Not listed official list |
| EU Terrorist Lists | Not listed official list |
| Canada Listed Entities | Not listed official list |
| Australia Listed | Not listed official list |
Profile written 2014 The profile below is the original Jihad Intel text and has not been updated. Designation status above is current.
Designated a 'Special Group' by the U.S.
Base of operations: Iraq
Background: Mapping Militant Organizations
Liwa al-Youm al-Maw'ud ('The Promised Day Brigade') is a Shi'a militia that dates back to the Iraq War and targeted U.S. forces, affiliating itself with Muqtada al-Sadr, who has since created Saraya al-Salam. Liwa al-Youm al-Maw'ud graphic features sometimes appear on Saraya al-Salam social media, indicating the current overlap between the two.
