Year-Round Islamic Guidance
Explore important Hijri dates, fasting days, Ramadan, Eid, Hajj milestones, verified historical notes, and recommended actions.
Calendar Events
Important
رأس السنة الهجرية
The beginning of a new Hijri year.
Reflect on the Hijrah; make sincere intentions; review personal worship goals.
A time to reflect on the Hijrah, renew intentions, and set beneficial spiritual goals.
Fasting
تاسوعاء
The ninth day of Muharram.
Fast with Ashura when able.
Many Muslims fast this day together with Ashura.
Fasting
عاشوراء
A significant day in Muharram associated with fasting.
Fast the ninth and tenth, or the tenth and eleventh, when able.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged fasting on Ashura in gratitude to Allah.
Important
بداية رجب
The beginning of one of the sacred months.
Increase good deeds and avoid wrongdoing.
Rajab is one of the four sacred months.
Educational
ليلة النصف من شعبان
An educational reminder for the middle of Sha’ban.
Increase sincere worship and avoid disputes.
Observance and practice differ among scholars and communities. Follow local mosque guidance.
Ramadan
بداية رمضان
The blessed month of fasting begins.
Fast; pray Taraweeh; read Qur’an; give charity; guard speech and conduct.
Ramadan is the month of fasting, Qur’an, prayer, charity, and spiritual renewal.
Qur’an: 2:183,2:185
Historical
غزوة بدر
A major event in early Islamic history.
Study the lessons of faith, patience, unity, and reliance upon Allah.
The Battle of Badr was a decisive event in the early Muslim community.
Ramadan
العشر الأواخر
The final ten nights of Ramadan begin.
Increase prayer, Qur’an, dua, charity, and i‘tikaf where possible.
These nights include Laylat al-Qadr and are a time for increased worship.
Qur’an: 97:1-5
Eid
عيد الفطر
The festival marking the end of Ramadan.
Pay Zakat al-Fitr before Eid prayer; attend prayer; maintain family ties.
A day of prayer, gratitude, charity, family, and community.
Fasting
صيام ستة من شوال
The recommended six fasts of Shawwal begin.
Fast six days during Shawwal when able.
These voluntary fasts may be observed throughout Shawwal.
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.