The Month of Dhul-Hijjah

Dhul-Hijjah is the twelfth(last) month of the Hijri Calendar, thus it marks the end of the Hijri Year. It is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Quran. During this month the Muslims from all over the world visit Makkah for performing Hajj on the eighth, ninth and the tenth of this month. Day of Arafah takes place on the ninth of this month. Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of the Sacrifice", begins on the tenth day and ends on the sunset of the twelfth.

The Month of Dhul-Hijjah category contains posts about the importance of the Islamic Month of Dhul-Hijjah and recommendations as per sunnah.