The Prophet ﷺ said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” (Bukhari) These days carry rewards that surpass any other days of the year — fasting, charity, dhikr, and Qur'an recitation are all magnified. They culminate in Yawm Arafah and Eid al-Adha, two of the most sacred days in Islam.

Qurban (also called Udhiyah) is the sacrifice of a permissible animal — typically a sheep, goat, cow, or camel — in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim's ☝ willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail ☝ for the sake of Allah. It is performed on the day of Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul Hijjah) and the three following days of Tashreeq (11, 12, and 13 Dhul Hijjah). The meat is traditionally divided into three: one part for your family, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor.

Prophet Ibrahim ☝ was commanded by Allah in a dream to sacrifice his son Ismail ☝. Without hesitation, both father and son submitted to Allah's command. At the moment of sacrifice, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram, declaring it a great trial successfully passed. Qurban commemorates this profound act of submission (islam) and trust (tawakkul) in Allah, and the ritual is performed every year by Muslims around the world.

Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 18 May 2026 and end in mid-June 2026, subject to moon sighting confirmation. Eid al-Adha falls on 10 Dhul Hijjah — expected to be Wednesday, 27 May 2026. The full timeline of key dates is shown above on this page and updates automatically as confirmations are made.

Fasting during the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah is not obligatory but is highly recommended and carries immense reward — particularly fasting on the Day of Arafah (9 Dhul Hijjah). Fasting on 10 Dhul Hijjah (Eid al-Adha) and the three days of Tashreeq that follow is forbidden, as these are days of celebration and feasting.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Fasting the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.” (Muslim) This is one of the greatest rewards available for a single day of worship, and it applies to those not performing Hajj — pilgrims do not fast on Arafah as they are engaged in the standing (wuquf) which is the pinnacle of Hajj.

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged us to multiply tahleel (la ilaha illa Allah), takbeer (Allahu akbar), tahmeed (alhamdulillah), and tasbeeh (subhanallah) during these days. Other recommended acts include fasting, reading Qur'an, giving charity, performing Qurban, maintaining family ties, and increasing voluntary prayers. The Day of Arafah is the most powerful day of the year for du'a — set time aside to make sincere supplication.

Yes — many trusted charities and organisations offer online Qurban services, arranging the sacrifice on your behalf in regions where the meat will benefit communities in need. Ensure the organisation you choose performs the Qurban within the valid days (10–13 Dhul Hijjah), follows Islamic guidelines for the slaughter, and distributes the meat appropriately.