Meaning and position
The possessor of pilgrimage. Dhul Hijjah is month 12 of the twelve-month lunar year.
Characteristics and significance
Contains Hajj and exceptionally virtuous days; righteous deeds in the first ten are especially beloved to Allah.
Important dates and related guides
Recommended worship and actions
Increase remembrance, prayer and charity; non-pilgrims may fast Arafah; observe Eid and udhiyah correctly.
- Begin with obligations.
- Choose a sustainable Qur’an, charity or remembrance goal.
- Check live status before planning sighting-dependent dates.
Misconceptions and cautions
Fasting is prohibited on Eid and generally during the Days of Tashriq.
Frequently asked questions
Which important dates fall in Dhul Hijjah?
Arafah is on the ninth, Eid al-Adha on the tenth, and the Days of Tashriq on the eleventh through thirteenth. These observances have different fasting rules.
Where can I find the Dhul Hijjah dates for this year?
Use the linked month calendar for the daily Gregorian equivalents and current date-status labels. The guide’s date range refers to the current or next occurrence of this month.
Sources and references
Primary texts relevant to this guide are linked below. Historical dates and disputed practices are not presented as settled by these texts.