Year-Round Islamic Guidance
Explore important Hijri dates, fasting days, Ramadan, Eid, Hajj milestones, verified historical notes, and recommended actions.
Calendar Events
Hajj
العشر من ذي الحجة
The best ten days of the year begin.
Increase dhikr, charity, prayer, Qur’an, and fasting.
These days are especially important for worship, charity, fasting, and remembrance.
Hajj
بداية الحج
The rites of Hajj begin.
Make dua for pilgrims and reflect on the lessons of Hajj.
Pilgrims begin the major rites of Hajj.
Fasting
يوم عرفة
The central day of Hajj.
Fast if able; make abundant dua and dhikr.
For those not performing Hajj, fasting is highly recommended.
Eid
عيد الأضحى
The festival of sacrifice.
Attend Eid prayer; perform or support udhiyah; share with family and those in need.
A day of prayer, sacrifice, gratitude, family, and generosity.
Hajj
أيام التشريق
Days of remembrance following Eid al-Adha.
Increase takbir and remembrance of Allah.
The eleventh through thirteenth of Dhul Hijjah are days of eating, gratitude, and remembrance.