Meaning and position
A pre-Islamic name associated with lifting or raising. Shawwal is month 10 of the twelve-month lunar year.
Characteristics and significance
Begins with Eid al-Fitr. Fasting six days after Ramadan carries the reward described as fasting the year.
Important dates and related guides
Recommended worship and actions
Celebrate Eid lawfully, maintain Ramadan habits and fast six days consecutively or separately.
- 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 1 Shawwal; details about combining intentions differ among scholars.
Frequently asked questions
Can the six fasts of Shawwal include Eid day?
No. Fasting on 1 Shawwal, Eid al-Fitr, is prohibited. The six voluntary fasts are observed later in Shawwal.
Where can I find the Shawwal 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.