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