What are the 11th to 13th days of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 2nd to 4th days of Eid al-Adha, called?

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The 11th to 13th days of Dhu al-Hijjah, corresponding to the second to fourth days of Eid al-Adha, are called the Days of Tashriq.

They follow the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Day of Nahr and the main day of Eid al-Adha. During these three days, Hajj pilgrims remain in Mina when following the extended schedule and perform the stoning of the three Jamarat each day. Pilgrims who leave Mina on the 12th before sunset may complete Hajj without staying through the 13th.

The period is also associated with Takbir al-Tashriq, the repeated proclamation of God's greatness during the Eid season. Muslims differ by legal school and community over the exact start, end, wording, and status of these takbirs, but the name “Days of Tashriq” itself refers specifically to the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah.

These days should not be confused with the Day of Arafah, which is the 9th, or the Day of Nahr, which is the 10th. Another notable observance is that fasting is prohibited during the Days of Tashriq.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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