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August 26, 2026 رَبيع الأوّل 13 Rabīʿ al-awwal 1448 AH
1 Muharram Mar 4 - Apr 2, 2003 مُحَرَّم Sacred Month

Muḥarram

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Muharram are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Mar 6, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Mar 10, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 13, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Mar 17, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 20, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Mar 24, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 27, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Mar 31, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 3, 2003 Voluntary
Islamic New Year Holiday
رأس السنة الهجرية Ra's as-Sanah al-Hijriyyah
1 Muharram ~Mar 4, 2003

The first day of the Islamic calendar year, marking the month of Muharram.

Fasting optional
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Ashura Observance
عاشوراء 'Ashura'
9–10 Muharram ~Mar 12 – Mar 13, 2003

A day of voluntary fasting on the 9th and 10th of Muharram.

Fasting recommended
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Muharram ~March 16-March 18, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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2 Safar Apr 3 - May 1, 2003 صَفَر

Ṣafar

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Safar are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Apr 3, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Apr 7, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 10, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Apr 14, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 17, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Apr 21, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 24, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Apr 28, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday May 1, 2003 Voluntary
Monday May 5, 2003 Voluntary
The Hijrah Observance
الهجرة al-Hijrah
8–12 Safar ~Apr 10 – Apr 14, 2003

The migration of the Prophet (peace be upon him) from Makkah to Madinah.

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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Safar ~April 15-April 17, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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3 Rabi' al-Awwal May 2 - May 31, 2003 رَبِيعٌ الأوَّل

Rabī' al-Awwal

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Rabi' al-Awwal are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday May 5, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday May 8, 2003 Voluntary
Monday May 12, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday May 15, 2003 Voluntary
Monday May 19, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday May 22, 2003 Voluntary
Monday May 26, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday May 29, 2003 Voluntary
Mawlid an-Nabi Observance
المولد النبوي al-Mawlid an-Nabawi
12 Rabi' al-Awwal ~May 13, 2003

The traditional date of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Rabi' al-Awwal ~May 14-May 16, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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4 Rabi' al-Thani Jun 1 - Jun 30, 2003 رَبِيعٌ الثاني

Rabī' al-Thānī

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Rabi' al-Thani are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Jun 2, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 5, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jun 9, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 12, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jun 16, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 19, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jun 23, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 26, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jun 30, 2003 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Rabi' al-Thani ~June 13-June 15, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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5 Jumada al-Ula Jul 1 - Jul 29, 2003 جُمَادَى الأولى

Jumādā al-Ūlā

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Jumada al-Ula are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Jul 3, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jul 7, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 10, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jul 14, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 17, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jul 21, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 24, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jul 28, 2003 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Jumada al-Ula ~July 13-July 15, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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6 Jumada al-Akhira Jul 30 - Aug 28, 2003 جُمَادَى الآخِرة

Jumādā al-Ākhirah

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Jumada al-Akhira are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Jul 31, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Aug 4, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 7, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Aug 11, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 14, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Aug 18, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 21, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Aug 25, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 28, 2003 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Jumada al-Akhira ~August 11-August 13, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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7 Rajab Aug 29 - Sep 26, 2003 رَجَب Sacred Month

Rajab

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Rajab are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Sep 1, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 4, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Sep 8, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 11, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Sep 15, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 18, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Sep 22, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 25, 2003 Voluntary
Isra and Mi’raj Observance
الإسراء والمعراج al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj
27 Rajab ~Sep 24, 2003

Commemorates the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Fasting optional
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Rajab ~September 10-September 12, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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8 Sha'ban Sep 27 - Oct 26, 2003 شَعْبَان

Sha'bān

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Sha'ban are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Sep 29, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 2, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Oct 6, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 9, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Oct 13, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 16, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Oct 20, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 23, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Oct 27, 2003 Voluntary
Laylat al-Bara’ah Observance
ليلة البراءة Laylat al-Bara'ah
15 Sha'ban ~Oct 11, 2003

The Night of the 15th of Sha'ban, associated with forgiveness and prayer.

Fasting optional
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Sha'ban ~October 9-October 11, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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9 Ramadan Oct 27 - Nov 24, 2003 رَمَضَان

Ramaḍān

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Ramadan are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

During Ramadan, daily readings follow the 30-juz division so the entire Quran is completed over the month.
Ramadan Pillar
رمضان Ramadan
1–30 Ramadan ~Oct 27 – Nov 25, 2003

The holy month of fasting, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Fasting mandatory
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Laylat al-Qadr Observance
ليلة القدر Laylat al-Qadr
21–29 Ramadan ~Nov 15 – Nov 23, 2003

The Night of Power, when the first verses of the Quran were revealed.

Fasting mandatory
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Ramadan ~November 7-November 9, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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10 Shawwal Nov 25 - Dec 23, 2003 شَوَّال

Shawwāl

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Shawwal are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Dec 1, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 4, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Dec 8, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 11, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Dec 15, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 18, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Dec 22, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 25, 2003 Voluntary
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
عيد الفطر 'Id al-Fitr
1–3 Shawwal ~Nov 25 – Nov 27, 2003

The Festival of Breaking the Fast, marking the end of Ramadan.

Fasting prohibited
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Six Days of Shawwal Observance
ست من شوال Sitta min Shawwal
4–30 Shawwal ~Nov 28 – Dec 27, 2003

Voluntary fasting for any six days in Shawwal after Eid al-Fitr.

Fasting recommended
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Shawwal ~December 7-December 9, 2003

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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11 Dhul-Qi'dah Dec 24, 2003 - Jan 22, 2004 ذُو القَعدة Sacred Month

Dhū al-Qi'dah

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Dhul-Qi'dah are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Dec 25, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Dec 29, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 1, 2004 Voluntary
Monday Jan 5, 2004 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 8, 2004 Voluntary
Monday Jan 12, 2004 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 15, 2004 Voluntary
Monday Jan 19, 2004 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 22, 2004 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Dhul-Qi'dah ~January 5-January 7, 2004

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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12 Dhul-Hijjah Jan 23 - Feb 20, 2004 ذُو الحِجَّة Sacred Month

Dhū al-Ḥijjah

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Dhul-Hijjah are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Jan 26, 2004 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 29, 2004 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 5, 2004 Voluntary
Monday Feb 9, 2004 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 12, 2004 Voluntary
Monday Feb 16, 2004 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 19, 2004 Voluntary
Monday Feb 23, 2004 Voluntary
First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah Observance
عشر ذي الحجة 'Ashr Dhul-Hijjah
1–10 Dhul-Hijjah ~Jan 23 – Feb 1, 2004

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah — among the most sacred days of the year.

Fasting recommended
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Hajj Pilgrimage Pillar
الحج al-Hajj
8–13 Dhul-Hijjah ~Jan 30 – Feb 4, 2004

The annual pilgrimage to Makkah, the fifth pillar of Islam.

Fasting optional
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Day of Arafah Observance
يوم عرفة Yawm 'Arafah
9 Dhul-Hijjah ~Jan 31, 2004

The most important day of Hajj — fasting is highly recommended for non-pilgrims.

Fasting recommended
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Eid al-Adha Holiday
عيد الأضحى 'Id al-Adha
10 Dhul-Hijjah ~Feb 1, 2004

The Festival of Sacrifice on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah.

Fasting prohibited
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Days of Tashriq Observance
أيام التشريق Ayyam at-Tashriq
11–13 Dhul-Hijjah ~Feb 2 – Feb 4, 2004

The three days after Eid al-Adha — fasting is prohibited.

Fasting prohibited
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Dhul-Hijjah ~February 4-February 6, 2004

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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Note: Gregorian dates shown are algorithmically calculated approximations. Actual dates of Ramadan, the two Eids, and other events may vary by 1–2 days depending on moon sighting. Always verify with your local Islamic authority or mosque for official observance dates.

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