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