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1โ€“10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 ยท Month of Hajj

10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 2027

The month of Hajj โ€” home to some of the greatest days in the Islamic year, including the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha.

Starts Friday, 7 May 2027 Arafah Saturday, 15 May 2027 Eid Sunday, 16 May 2027

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01Why these ten days

"There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days."

Sahih al-Bukhari
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Most virtuous days of the year
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Open to every MuslimNot just those on Hajj.
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Better than strivingGood deeds rank above striving in the way of Allah (except martyrdom).

02What to do โ€” day by day

1โ€“8DH
Days 1โ€“8
Friday, 7 May 2027 onwards

Fast voluntarily ยท Dhikr ยท Quran ยท Sadaqah ยท Repentance. Day 8 (Tarwiyah): Hajj pilgrims begin their journey.

9DH
Day 9 ยท Yawm Arafah
Saturday, 15 May 2027

Fast (highly recommended) ยท Du'a all day ยท Dhikr. Fasting expiates sins of two years. Arafah fasting times โ†’

10DH
Day 10 ยท Eid al-Adha
Sunday, 16 May 2027

Eid prayer ยท Qurbani ยท No fasting โ€” fasting is forbidden on this day.

11โ€“13DH
Days 11โ€“13 ยท Tashreeq
Days of eating, drinking and remembrance

Takbeer al-Tashreeq after every fard prayer ยท Days of eating, drinking and remembering Allah.

03Best deeds in these days

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FastingEspecially Day 9 (Arafah) โ€” expiates sins of two years.
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Dhikr & TakbeerConstant remembrance throughout the blessed days.
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Qur'an recitationRead, reflect and memorise โ€” even a few verses daily.
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SadaqahGive generously to those in need.
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Repentance (Tawbah)Seek sincere forgiveness.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง
Family tiesStrengthen bonds of kinship.

04Takbeer al-Tashreeq

Recite aloud after every fard prayer

ุงู„ู„ู‘ูฐู‡ู ุฃูŽูƒู’ุจูŽุฑู ุงู„ู„ู‘ูฐู‡ู ุฃูŽูƒู’ุจูŽุฑู ู„ูŽุง ุฅูู„ูŽู‡ูŽ ุฅูู„ูŽู‘ุง ุงู„ู„ู‘ูฐู‡ู ูˆูŽุงู„ู„ู‘ูฐู‡ู ุฃูŽูƒู’ุจูŽุฑู ุงู„ู„ู‘ูฐู‡ู ุฃูŽูƒู’ุจูŽุฑู ูˆูŽู„ูู„ู‘ูฐู‡ู ุงู„ู’ุญูŽู…ู’ุฏู

Allฤhu akbar, Allฤhu akbar, lฤ ilฤha illallฤh, wallฤhu akbar, Allฤhu akbar, wa lillฤhil แธฅamd

"Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no god but Allah; Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise."

From Fajr on Day 9 (Saturday, 15 May 2027) through Asr on Day 13 (Tashreeq).

05Previous Dhul Hijjah dates

YearHijriStarts
2023 1444 AH Monday, 19 June 2023
2024 1445 AH Friday, 7 June 2024
2025 1446 AH Wednesday, 28 May 2025
2026 1447 AH Monday, 18 May 2026

06Frequently asked questions

When do the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah start in 2027?

Around 7 May 2027 (subject to moon sighting). The 9th (Day of Arafah) falls on 15 May and the 10th (Eid al-Adha) on 16 May 2027.

Is fasting on Day 9 (Arafah) obligatory?

It is highly recommended (sunnah) for Muslims not on Hajj, but not obligatory. The Prophet (๏ทบ) said fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past and coming year.

Can I fast on Day 10 (Eid al-Adha)?

No. Fasting on Eid al-Adha is forbidden (haram). It is one of the five days on which fasting is prohibited in Islam.

What is the Takbeer al-Tashreeq and when is it read?

Takbeer al-Tashreeq (Allahu akbar, Allahu akbarโ€ฆ) is a specific formula of glorification recited aloud after every obligatory prayer from Fajr on Dhul Hijjah 9 through Asr on Dhul Hijjah 13.

What if I miss some days โ€” can I still benefit?

Yes. Each day is an opportunity. Even a single act of worship on any of these days is more beloved to Allah than the same deed performed on any other day of the year.

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