
According to the Fiqh Council of North America, the first of Dhul Hijjah will be on Saturday, September 3rd, and Eid ul Adha will be on Monday, September 12, insha’Allah. Eid Mubarak!
There will be two Eid prayers at Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Sideeq on Monday, Sept. 12. The first will be at 8:30 a.m. and the second at 10 a.m.
The Eid al-Adha date is also in accordance with the Hajj authorities announcement of the Day of Arafah (the main day of Hajj) which is on Sunday, Sept. 11.
It is mustahabb (highly recommended) for those who are not pilgrims to fast on the Day of ‘Arafah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked about fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah. He said: “It expiates the sins (minor) of the past year and the coming year.” [Muslim]
10 Reasons Why We Should Take the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah Seriously
There will be two Eid prayers at Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Sideeq on Monday, Sept. 12. The first will be at 8:30 a.m. and the second at 10 a.m.
The Eid al-Adha date is also in accordance with the Hajj authorities announcement of the Day of Arafah (the main day of Hajj) which is on Sunday, Sept. 11.
It is mustahabb (highly recommended) for those who are not pilgrims to fast on the Day of ‘Arafah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked about fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah. He said: “It expiates the sins (minor) of the past year and the coming year.” [Muslim]
10 Reasons Why We Should Take the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah Seriously