Hajj, Eid ul Adha & the month of Dhul Hijjah

The month of Dhul Hijjah (ذُو ٱلْحِجَّة) is filled with immense blessings. This is the 12th and final month of the Islamic (hijri) year. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the best ten days of the year — a time of heightened worship, reflection, and devotion. These ten sacred days include the momentous day of ‘Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah), the Hajj pilgrimage, and Eid ul-Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah). They remind us of the legacy of Prophet Ibrāhīm (AS), the sincerity of his sacrifice, the inspiring perseverance of Hajar, and the boundless mercy of Allah ﷻ.

Whether you're undertaking the journey of Hajj or striving from home, these days are a precious opportunity to draw closer to your Lord.

The 12 Islamic months: 

1. Muharram 
2. Safar
3. Rabi'al Awwal 
4. Rabi'ath-thani 
5. Jumaada al'ula 
6. Jumaada al-aakhirah 
7. Rajab 
8. Shaabaan 
9. Ramadaan 
10. Shawwaal 
11. Dhul - Qa'dah 
12. Dhul-Hijjah