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August 26, 2026 رَبيع الأوّل 13 Rabīʿ al-awwal 1448 AH
1 Muharram Oct 20 - Nov 18, 2047 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

Monday Oct 21, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 24, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Oct 28, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 31, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Nov 4, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Nov 7, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Nov 11, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Nov 14, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Nov 18, 2047 Voluntary
Islamic New Year Holiday
رأس السنة الهجرية Ra's as-Sanah al-Hijriyyah
1 Muharram ~Oct 20, 2047

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 ~Oct 28 – Oct 29, 2047

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 ~November 1-November 3, 2047

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

Fasting recommended
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2 Safar Nov 19 - Dec 17, 2047 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 Nov 21, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Nov 25, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Nov 28, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Dec 2, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 5, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Dec 9, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 12, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Dec 16, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 19, 2047 Voluntary
The Hijrah Observance
الهجرة al-Hijrah
8–12 Safar ~Nov 26 – Nov 30, 2047

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 ~December 1-December 3, 2047

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

Fasting recommended
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3 Rabi' al-Awwal Dec 18, 2047 - Jan 15, 2048 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

Thursday Dec 19, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Dec 23, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 26, 2047 Voluntary
Monday Dec 30, 2047 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 2, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jan 6, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 9, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jan 13, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 16, 2048 Voluntary
Mawlid an-Nabi Observance
المولد النبوي al-Mawlid an-Nabawi
12 Rabi' al-Awwal ~Dec 29, 2047

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 ~December 30, 2047-January 1, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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4 Rabi' al-Thani Jan 16 - Feb 14, 2048 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

Thursday Jan 16, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jan 20, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 23, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jan 27, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 30, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Feb 3, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 6, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Feb 10, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 13, 2048 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Rabi' al-Thani ~January 28-January 30, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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5 Jumada al-Ula Feb 15 - Mar 15, 2048 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

Monday Feb 17, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 20, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Feb 24, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 27, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Mar 2, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 5, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Mar 9, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 12, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Mar 16, 2048 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Jumada al-Ula ~February 27-February 29, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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6 Jumada al-Akhira Mar 16 - Apr 13, 2048 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

Monday Mar 16, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 19, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Mar 23, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 26, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Mar 30, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 2, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Apr 6, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 9, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Apr 13, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 16, 2048 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Jumada al-Akhira ~March 28-March 30, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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7 Rajab Apr 14 - May 13, 2048 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

Thursday Apr 16, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Apr 20, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 23, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Apr 27, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 30, 2048 Voluntary
Monday May 4, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday May 7, 2048 Voluntary
Monday May 11, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday May 14, 2048 Voluntary
Isra and Mi’raj Observance
الإسراء والمعراج al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj
27 Rajab ~May 10, 2048

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 ~April 26-April 28, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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8 Sha'ban May 14 - Jun 11, 2048 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

Thursday May 14, 2048 Voluntary
Monday May 18, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday May 21, 2048 Voluntary
Monday May 25, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday May 28, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jun 1, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 4, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jun 8, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 11, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jun 15, 2048 Voluntary
Laylat al-Bara’ah Observance
ليلة البراءة Laylat al-Bara'ah
15 Sha'ban ~May 28, 2048

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 ~May 26-May 28, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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9 Ramadan Jun 12 - Jul 11, 2048 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 ~Jun 12 – Jul 12, 2048

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 ~Jul 2 – Jul 10, 2048

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 ~June 24-June 26, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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10 Shawwal Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2048 شَوَّال

Shawwāl

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

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Jul 16, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jul 20, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 23, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Jul 27, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 30, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Aug 3, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 6, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Aug 10, 2048 Voluntary
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
عيد الفطر 'Id al-Fitr
1–3 Shawwal ~Jul 12 – Jul 14, 2048

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 ~Jul 15 – Aug 11, 2048

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 ~July 24-July 26, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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11 Dhul-Qi'dah Aug 11 - Sep 9, 2048 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 Aug 13, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Aug 17, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 20, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Aug 24, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 27, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Aug 31, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 3, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Sep 7, 2048 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Dhul-Qi'dah ~August 23-August 25, 2048

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

Fasting recommended
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12 Dhul-Hijjah Sep 10 - Oct 8, 2048 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

Thursday Sep 10, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Sep 14, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 17, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 24, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Sep 28, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 1, 2048 Voluntary
Monday Oct 5, 2048 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 8, 2048 Voluntary
First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah Observance
عشر ذي الحجة 'Ashr Dhul-Hijjah
1–10 Dhul-Hijjah ~Sep 10 – Sep 19, 2048

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 ~Sep 17 – Sep 22, 2048

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 ~Sep 18, 2048

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 ~Sep 19, 2048

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 ~Sep 20 – Sep 22, 2048

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 ~September 22-September 24, 2048

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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