The start of Dhu al-Hijjah is especially important for Hajj planning and fasting the Day of Arafah.
Calculated dates should be treated as planning estimates until local or Saudi announcements are available.
Islamic event
Dhu al-Hijjah Begins
Dhu al-Hijjah is the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar and includes the Hajj days and Eid al-Adha.