Fasting the Day of Arafah and Ashura
Two single days in the year carry an extraordinary reward for fasting: the Day of Arafah and the Day of Ashura.
Fasting the Day of Arafah, I hope from Allah that it expiates the year before it and the year after it. And fasting the Day of Ashura, I hope from Allah that it expiates the year before it.
Sahih Muslim
The Day of Arafah
The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, the day the pilgrims stand at Arafah. It is recommended for those who are not on Hajj. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best days of the year for good deeds (al-Bukhari).
The Day of Ashura
The 10th of Muharram, the day Allah saved Musa and his people from Pharaoh. The Prophet ﷺ said: "If I live until next year, I will fast the ninth as well" (Sahih Muslim). So it is Sunnah to fast the 9th and 10th, or the 10th and 11th.
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Both dates follow the Hijri calendar and move every year by about 11 days. Hadaff shows the Hijri date daily; set a reminder a few days before.
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