The 10 days of Dhul Hijja, the most blessed days of the year
Eid al-Adha 2026 · Dhul Hijja
A second chance after Ramadan, when every good deed is multiplied. Make the most of these ten days as if they were your last.
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Understanding
Why are these 10 days so special?
Three major reasons from the Qur'an and the Sunnah make these ten days unique in the Muslim year.
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The 10 best days of the year
"There are no days in which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days."
Narrated by Al-Bukhari
Every sadaqa, every supplication and every good deed is raised up before Allah ﷻ. The reward is beyond compare.
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Allah swears by these 10 nights
"By the dawn; by the ten nights."
Surah Al-Fajr (89), verses 1-2
Many scholars of exegesis agree that these ten nights are those of Dhul Hijja. When Allah ﷻ swears by something, He raises its greatness.
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The day of Arafat: 2 years of sins expiated
"Fasting on the day of Arafat expiates the sins of the past year and the year to come."
Narrated by At-Tirmidhi
The 9th day of Dhul Hijja is the greatest day of the year. Fasting, supplication, sadaqa: every deed counts like no other.
The 10 days, one by one
10 days, 10 unique opportunities.
Be there every day. No two days are alike, and each one carries its own merit.
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MON. 18 May
The opening
Dhul Hijja begins. Start these 10 days with a sadaqa and a sincere intention.
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TUE. 19 May
Increase your Dhikr
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged us to remember Allah abundantly during these days.
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WED. 20 May
Strengthen your prayers
A good time to regain consistency and carry that remembrance on through charity.
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THU. 21 May
The merit of fasting
Fasting on these days is among the most beloved deeds. Feed those who are fasting alongside you.
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FRI. 22 May
Return to the Qur'an
Read, listen, reflect. The rewards are multiplied. Pair it with a good deed.
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SAT. 23 May
The best day
Friday during Dhul Hijja: a blessing within a blessing.
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SUN. 24 May
Sincere repentance
Dhul Hijja is a door to forgiveness flung wide open. Return, purify yourself, give.
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MON. 25 May
Tarwiyah · Preparation
The eve of Arafat. The pilgrims are getting ready. Get ready too.
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TUE. 26 May
Arafat · The greatest day
Fasting on this day wipes away 2 years of sins. Don't let it pass you by.
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WED. 27 May
Eid al-Adha · The sacrifice
The day of celebration, the day of Ibrahim's sacrifice. Celebrate by sharing.
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Words of wisdom
What the sacred sources say.
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By the dawn; by the ten nights.
Qur'an · 89:1-2
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There are no days in which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.
Al-Bukhari
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Fasting on the day of Arafat expiates the sins of the past year and the year to come.
At-Tirmidhi
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That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on the appointed days.
Qur'an · 22:28
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