Understanding Tashriq Days: Practices and Prohibitions
Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. This is followed by Tashriq Days. In 2026, Tashriq Days will occur on 28, 29, and 30 May as Eid al-Adha is scheduled for 27 May.
There are recommended practices and prohibitions to observe during Tashriq Days. Tashriq Days are mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 203, which states: “Remember Allah during the specified days.”
Understanding Tashriq Days
The term Tashriq Days refers to the days following Eid al-Adha, specifically the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah. This period is known as days for eating and drinking, as narrated in the following hadith.
From Nubayshah al-Hudhali, he said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “Tashriq Days are days of eating, drinking, and, in another narration, remembrance of Allah.” (HR Muslim)
Muslims continue sacrificing sacrificial animals until the last day of Tashriq on the 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Some cook the meat, dry it to make dendeng, or prepare other dishes.
Practices During Tashriq Days
There are several recommended practices during Tashriq Days. While these are sunnah (voluntary acts), they are encouraged.
The first practice is remembering Allah through takbir muqayyad after obligatory prayers. This is recommended by the majority of scholars based on narrations from the Prophet’s companions.
The second practice is continuing the sacrifice of animals. The method and timing of slaughter remain the same as on Eid al-Adha. However, some scholars opine that sacrifices should only occur over three days from Eid al-Adha up to the 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
The third practice is remembering Allah during meals and drinks, beginning with “bismillah” and ending with “alhamdulillah”.
It is also encouraged to recite the “doa sapu jagat” (universal supplication) frequently. This is the supplication most commonly recited by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as narrated in the following hadith.
“The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) often prayed:”O Allah, our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.” (HR Bukhari No. 2389 and Muslim No. 2690)
Prohibitions During Tashriq Days
During Tashriq Days, there is a strong prohibition: fasting. Fasting, as an act of abstaining from food and drink, is obligatory during Ramadan.
However, during Tashriq Days, fasting becomes prohibited, even considered haram. According to the Muslim hadith mentioned above, Tashriq Days are for enjoying food and drink.
Another hadith reinforcing the prohibition on fasting is from Abu Hurairah, narrated by Imam Ahmad: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) sent Abdullah bin Hufadzah to circulate in Mina and proclaim,”Do not fast on these days (Tashriq Days), for they are days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah, exalted and glorified.” (HR Ahmad)