After Ramadan: Keeping the Habits

The six days of Shawwal

“Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted the whole year” (Sahih Muslim 1164). They may be consecutive or spread through the month.

Keep something small and permanent

One page of Qur’an daily.
Monday and Thursday fasts.
Two rak‘ahs of night prayer.
A standing monthly charity, however small.

Why small wins

‘A’ishah said the most beloved deeds to the Prophet ﷺ were those done consistently, even if few (Sahih al-Bukhari 6464).

Finish your qada first

If you owe make-up fasts, plan them now with the Missed Fast Calculator rather than leaving them to next Sha‘ban.

Dates are astronomical projections for 1448 AH. The actual day of Eid depends on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent in your country — confirm with your local mosque.

Frequently asked questions

When do the six days of Shawwal start?

Any day after Eid al-Fitr, since fasting on Eid day itself is not allowed.