What Is Dhul Hijjah? The 10 Best Days to Give and Earn Reward
Dhul Hijjah is one of the most sacred months in Islam. Its first 10 days are the best days of the entire year for good deeds, charity, and worship.
These are days where even the smallest act can carry immense reward.
But here’s what most people don’t realize:
Opportunities like this don’t come often and they don’t last long.
What Is Dhul Hijjah in Islam?
Dhul Hijjah is the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar.
It is the month of:
These days are not ordinary.
They are a once-a-year window to multiply your rewards in ways that are not available at any other time.
Why Are the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah So Important?
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”
This means:
- Your charity carries more reward
- Your worship is multiplied
- Your good deeds matter more than ever
Even something small, given sincerely, can become something massive in your scale of deeds.
What Should You Do in the 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah?
If you want to make the most of these days, keep it simple and consistent:
- Give charity daily
- Offer your Qurbani
- Fast, especially on the Day of Arafah
- Increase dhikr and prayer
These are small actions with life-changing reward.
Why Giving in Dhul Hijjah Matters More Than Ever
After Ramadan, giving slows down.
But the need does not.
Families still struggle with:
- Hunger
- Lack of clean water
- Limited access to healthcare
Dhul Hijjah is your chance to:
- Continue your impact
- Reach families when support drops
- Multiply your reward during the best days of the year
Other Ways to Give During the Best Days of Dhul Hijjah
Qurbani is powerful, but it is not the only way to give.
If you want to maximize these 10 days, here are impactful ways to help right now:
Support Emergency Appeals
When crisis hits, every second matters.
Your donation can deliver immediate relief:
- Gaza Emergency Appeal
Provide hot meals, food parcels, and Tents for displaced families.
- Sudan Emergency Appeal
Deliver food parcels to families affected by conflict and displacement.
- Yemen Emergency Appeal
Fund medical clinics, treatment, and life-saving care.
Build a Well and Give Clean Water
Water is one of the most powerful forms of Sadaqah Jariyah.
With your donation, you can:
- Build a well that serves entire communities
- Provide safe, clean drinking water
- Earn reward that continues long after these 10 days
Build a water well and create lasting impact
Sponsor an Orphan
Caring for an orphan is one of the most beloved acts in Islam.
Your support helps:
- Provide food, care, and stability
- Give a child access to education
- Create a future filled with opportunity
Sponsor an orphan and change a life
Support Education
Education transforms lives.
Your donation can:
- Provide school supplies
- Support learning programs
- Help children build a better future
Support education and empower a generation
Give Your Qurbani This Dhul Hijjah
Your Qurbani is more than a sacrifice.
It is a direct way to feed families who rarely have access to fresh meat.
With Muslim Hands USA:
- Qurbani starts from $45
- Delivered in India, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Pakistan, The Gambia, and Yemen
- Distributed to those most in need during Eid
Every donation:
- Feeds families
- Restores dignity
- Brings joy on Eid al-Adha
Not sure where to give?
Let Muslim Hands allocate your Qurbani where it’s needed most.
Give your Qurbani now before Eid begins
When Do the 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah Start in 2026?
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are expected to begin in mid-May 2026, depending on the moon sighting.
They lead up to:
- The Day of Arafah
- Eid al-Adha
Because these dates shift each year, it’s important to plan early and act quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dhul Hijjah
What are the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah?
They are the first 10 days of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, known as the most rewarding days of the year for good deeds.
Can I give charity during Dhul Hijjah?
Yes. Charity during these days is highly rewarded and strongly encouraged.
Is Qurbani required?
Qurbani is required for those who meet the financial criteria and is a highly emphasized act of worship.
What is the best day to give?
All 10 days are valuable, but giving consistently throughout the days brings the greatest impact.
Make These 10 Days Count
These 10 days will pass.
The opportunity will not come again for another year.
What you do now can:
- Change someone’s life
- Multiply your reward
- Become part of your legacy
Give your Qurbani.
Support those in crisis.
Build something that lasts.
Make it count while it still matters.
