The Importance and Significance of the first Ten days of Dhul-Hijjah

The Importance and Significance of the

First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

Dr Mozammel Haque

Every year Allah Subhanahu wa Taala has given hundreds and thousands of rewards or the door of blessings and rewards open for HIS slaves and worshippers – especially on two occasions – the last ten days of Ramadan along with the blessed Night of Power (Lailatul Qadr) immediately followed by a happy day for the worshippers – Eid-ul-Fitr. Similarly, instead of last ten days, this time the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah is the blessed days – full of blessings and rewards from Allah Subhanahu wa Taala along with Arafah Day (9th of Dhul Hijjah) followed by a happy day – Eid-ul-Adha.

First day of Dhul-Hijjah

Monday, 19 June 2023

Saudi Arabia has announced Dhul-Hijjah starts today, Monday, the 19th of June 2023 following  the sighting of  the crescent moon on Sunday evening. Saudi Arabia announced that the five-day Eid-ul-Adha celebration will begin on 28 June, 2023. This will be the 10^th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12^th month of the Islamic Hijri calender.

Arafat Day on Tuesday, 27^th of June 2023

Dhul-Hijjah, the 12^th month of this year 1444 Hijri begins today, Monday, 19 June 2023. Hajj will start on the 7^th day of Dhul-Hijjah, corresponding to 25^th of June and end on the 11^th day of Dhul-Hijjah, corresponding to 29^th of June. Arafat Day falls on the 9^th day of Dhul-Hijjah, corresponding to 27^th of June, 2023. Eid-ul-Adha will begin inshaAllah on Wednesday, the 28^th of June 2023.

Now this first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah is very important and significant. Those who have gone for Hajj they will be in Makkah, Mina, Arafah and Muzdalifah. But those who are not in Makkah and other holy sites for them these days are very important days too. The earlier Muslims used to take this opportunity to make themselves better.

Importance of First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

About the importance of the First ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him said: “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days; meaning the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. (Bukhari).

And there is another Hadith about the fasting on the Arafat Day wherein Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him said: “Fasting on the Day of Arafat expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim)

Eid Mubarak to all of you and your families and everyone.

Kullu Aam wa Antum bil Khair.

Monday, 19^th of June 2023 is the First day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444H. So the Day of Arafah will be on Tuesday, the 27th of June 2023 the 9^th day of Dhul Hijjah the Arafah day and Eid al-Adha will be Insha’Allah on Wednesday the 28^th of June 2023 corresponding to 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1444H after the day of Arafah. I wish everyone a blessed life full of happiness, peace and prosperity.

 Eid-ul-Adha in the United Kingdom

Islamic Cultural Centre & The London Central Mosque Trust has announced that the Eid-ul-Adha will be held on Wednesday, the 28^th of June, 2023.

Eid-ul-Adha Message from Dr Ahmad al-Dubayan

Dr. Ahmad AL-Dubayan, Director General of the London Central Mosque & The Islamic Cultural Centre Trusts, London congratulates everybody for the month of Hajj and the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha. He sent me the following message for each and everybody.

 “As-salamu alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatahu - Peace be upon you.

 “I would like to congratulate you for the month of Hajj and celebration of Eid Ul Adha. May Allah Subhanahu wa Taala  bless you, your loved ones, your time, your health and your work and forgive all of us InshaAllah,”

He reminded us by saying: “I just want to remind you that these 10 days, from 1-10 Dhul Hijjah (19-28 June) are the most blessed days of the whole year. Where Allah Subhanahu wa Taala  loves good deeds and doubles the reward for each good action in this time, such as giving sadaqah, fasting, tasbeeh, ziqr, settling problems amongst people and restoring good will within your families.

He continued, “Again, I have to thank you so much for the help and donations to the London Central Mosque and Islamic Cultutal Centre. You gave and you are still giving to continue our much needed services for Muslims in the UK, for needy families, students and many others.

 “Allah (swt) see’s all the smiles you have made on the orphan faces, widows and people in need which through your support we have helped. Allah also see’s the facilities you are donating for in the mosque. I believe you share with us all the prayers for the success and  achievements in the Islamic Cultural Centre even if you are away and may they be recorded in the Akhira for all of us.

 “We might be the ones who do the work, but you are our partners everywhere, every day, every minute and every second. Allah bless you.

“We will be so happy to see you and welcome you to the London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre.

 “The day of Eid al Adha will be Wednesday 28 June 2023.

 “There will be 6 prayers on the day.

“The first Eid prayer will be at 7am and then every hour: 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am and 12pm noon.

 “If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

 “Kind Regards from your brother,

 Dr Ahmad Al Dubayan

Director General

The London Central Mosque Trust Ltd. & Islamic Cultural Centre

146 Park Road, London

NW8 7RG

Eid-ul-Adha Prayers Time Table The London Central Mosque 

Trusts Ltd & The Islamic Cultural Centre

 The London Central Mosque Trusts Ltd. & The Islamic Cultural Centre London has announced the timetable of Eid-ul-Adha prayers on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 Hijri corresponding to 28th June 2023. 

There will be 6 prayers on 10th of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 Hijri corresponding to 28 June 2023..

The first Eid prayer will be at 7am and then every hour: 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am and 12pm noon.