Islamic calendar 2027 · Dhul-Qi'dah / Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH
May 2027 Islamic calendar
May 2027 begins on 24 Dhul-Qi'dah 1448 and ends on 25 Dhul-Hijjah 1448. Key dates this month: First 10 days 7 May, Arafah 15 May, Eid al-Adha 16 May.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | ||||||
| 225 | 326 | 427 | 528 | 629 | 71 DhHFirst 10 days | 82 |
| 93 | 104 | 115 | 126 | 137 | 148 | 159Arafah |
| 1610First 10 days endsEid al-Adha | 1711 | 1812 | 1913 | 2014White Day | 2115White Day | 2216 |
| 2317 | 2418 | 2519 | 2620 | 2721 | 2822 | 2923 |
| 3024 | 3125 |
- Ramadan
- Eid
- Key date
- White Day (13, 14, 15)
- Friday
- Tashreeq (no fasting)
Key dates in May 2027
| Date (expected) | Hijri | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 7 May 2027 to Sunday 16 May 2027 | 1 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 to 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 | First ten days of Dhul-Hijjah No deeds are more beloved to Allah than good deeds in these days (Sahih al-Bukhari 969). |
| Saturday 15 May 2027 | 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 | Day of Arafah Pilgrims stand at Arafah. For others, fasting it expiates the sins of the previous and coming year (Sahih Muslim 1162). |
| Sunday 16 May 2027 | 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 | Eid al-Adha 10 Dhul-Hijjah. Days of Tashreeq (11 to 13) follow; fasting is not allowed on them (Sahih Muslim 1141). |
Hijri months starting this month
- Friday 7 May 2027: 1 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH (expected)
Dates are expected (Umm al-Qura, ±1 day). Where your community sights the moon, the day can differ; follow your local mosque or authority.
Fasting days and Fridays in May
White Days: Thursday 20 May 2027, Friday 21 May 2027. These are the 13th, 14th and 15th of the Hijri month, voluntary fasts the Prophet ﷺ recommended to Abu Dharr (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 761).
Mondays and Thursdays: 8 voluntary fasting days this month: Mon 3, Thu 6, Mon 10, Thu 13, Thu 20, Mon 24, Thu 27, Mon 31. Deeds are presented on these days and the Prophet ﷺ liked to be fasting then (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 747); he fasted Mondays as the day he was born (Sahih Muslim 1162).
No fasting: Sun 16 May, Mon 17 May, Tue 18 May, Wed 19 May. Fasting is not allowed on Eid (Sahih al-Bukhari 1990) or on the days of Tashreeq (Sahih Muslim 1141).
Fridays this month: 7, 14, 21, 28 May. See how to pray Jumu'ah.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hijri months fall in May 2027?
May 2027 falls in Dhul-Qi'dah / Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH. Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH is expected to begin on Friday 7 May 2027.
When is First 10 days in 2027?
First ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is expected on Friday 7 May 2027 to Sunday 16 May 2027 (1 Dhul-Hijjah 1448). A local moon sighting can move it by one day.
When are the White Days in May 2027?
They fall on Thursday 20 May 2027, Friday 21 May 2027 (the 13th to 15th of the Hijri month).
Which days can I fast voluntarily in May 2027?
Outside Ramadan, the Mondays and Thursdays (8 this month) and the White Days are the regular voluntary fasts. Fasting is not allowed on Eid or the days of Tashreeq.
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Download Niyat for iPhone Get it on Google PlayThis calendar follows the same Umm al-Qura dates as the Hijri calendar. Sources: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 747 and 761; Sahih Muslim 1141 and 1162; Sahih al-Bukhari 1990. A planning aid, not a fatwa.