The month of Dhū al-Ḥijja is among the most noble periods in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of the four sacred months and also one of the most blessed times of the year. In this month, the sanctity of time and place come together, and the values of faith, obedience, and submission to Allah are powerfully reflected. It is a month of great days, worship, and righteous deeds that reveal the depth of the heart’s connection with its Creator.

One of the most notable aspects of Dhū al-Ḥijja is the first ten days, about which the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”
Fasting, remembering Allah (dhikr), supplication, recitation of the Qur’an, acts of charity, and other forms of worship during these days carry multiplied rewards.

The peak of these days is the Day of ʿArafāt (the 9th day of the month), considered the most noble day of the year. Whoever fasts on this day with faith and hope for reward is granted forgiveness for the sins of the previous year and the year to come. It is a day when prayers are answered and good deeds carry special weight.

The tenth day of Dhū al-Ḥijja is the Festival of Sacrifice (ʿĪd al-Aḍḥā), which marks the culmination of the pilgrimage and commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrāhīm (peace be upon him). This day symbolizes profound spiritual meanings—selflessness, closeness to Allah, and total submission to His will.

Dhū al-Ḥijja is also the month of the Ḥajj pilgrimage, the fifth pillar of Islam. The Ḥajj is the pinnacle of faith—a declaration of the oneness of God, a renunciation of worldly concerns, and the unification of Muslims from all over the world regardless of status, origin, or language.

This month offers a yearly opportunity for renewing one’s faith, self-reflection, purification of the heart, and strengthening one’s relationship with Allah. True faith is not manifested only in words, but above all in actions—and during these days, we are given the chance to live it fully. It is a time for those who have fallen behind to return to Allah, and for those who have persevered to grow even stronger.

Let us use this sacred month as a turning point in our lives—let us draw closer to God with sincerity and ask Him for acceptance and forgiveness.


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Key Dates of Dhū al-Ḥijja 1446 H / 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – Start of Dhū al-Ḥijja

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 (8th Dhū al-Ḥijja) – Day of Tarwiyya, beginning of the pilgrimage rites

Thursday, June 5, 2025 (9th Dhū al-Ḥijja) – Day of ʿArafāt, recommended to fast

Friday, June 6, 2025 (10th Dhū al-Ḥijja) – ʿĪd al-Aḍḥā (Festival of Sacrifice)


On the day of the festival and in the following three days (11th, 12th, and 13th Dhū al-Ḥijja), it is recommended to frequently recite the Takbīr (the proclamation glorifying Allah):

Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar,
lā ilāha illa-llāh,
Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, wa li-llāhi l-ḥamd.

(Allah is the Greatest, 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.)

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