Shawwāl · after Ramadan
Six of Shawwal
ست من شوال
After Ramadan, the Prophet ﷺ encouraged fasting six days in the month of Shawwal. Combined with Ramadan, this equals fasting the entire year in reward.
The ruling
Six days after Ramadan
The reward
As if fasting the whole year
Combined with Ramadan, it is as if fasting the entire year.
Dates
Six of Shawwal: dates through 1450 AH
| Hijri year | 2 Shawwal | Last day of Shawwal |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | ||
| 1449 AH | ||
| 1450 AH |
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