Ayyamul Bidh Fasting November 2026: Dates, Virtues and Niyyah Islamic Worship | November 2026 | Islam Global News Muslims preparing to observe the voluntary Ayyamul Bidh fasts in November 2026 can mark November 23, 24 and 25 on their calendars. These three days correspond to the 13th, 14th and 15th of Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. Ayyamul Bidh, commonly known as the White Days, are three recommended fasting days in every Islamic lunar month. Ayyamul Bidh Fasting Dates – November 2026 The expected dates are: - Monday, November 23 – 13 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH - Tuesday, November 24 – 14 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH - Wednesday, November 25 – 15 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH Muslims are encouraged to observe these voluntary fasts as part of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. What Is Ayyamul Bidh? Ayyamul Bidh means the White Days. The name refers to the nights around the middle of the lunar month when the moon is bright. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recommended fasting three days every month, particularly the 13th, 14th and 15th days of the Islamic calendar. According to a narration recorded in Sunan an-Nasa'i, Abu Dharr (RA) reported that the Prophet ﷺ instructed Muslims to fast these three days. Virtues of Fasting the White Days Fasting three days each month carries a significant spiritual reward. In Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 1975), the Prophet ﷺ explained that fasting three days every month is equivalent to fasting continuously, because good deeds are multiplied tenfold. This makes Ayyamul Bidh an opportunity for Muslims to maintain regular voluntary worship throughout the year. Niyyah for Ayyamul Bidh Fasting Niyyah means the intention to fast for the sake of Allah. The intention is made in the heart. There is no obligatory special Arabic sentence that every Muslim must recite. A person may intend: "I intend to observe the voluntary Ayyamul Bidh fast for the sake of Allah." This English wording is an explanation of the intention, not a prescribed prophetic formula. Muslims should make their intention in accordance with the scholarly guidance they follow regarding the timing of intention for voluntary fasting. Important Fasting Guidelines 1. Make the intention to fast for the sake of Allah. 2. Eat Suhoor before Fajr if possible. 3. Avoid food, drink and other things that invalidate the fast from dawn until sunset. 4. Perform the five daily prayers. 5. Increase Quran recitation, remembrance of Allah and good deeds. 6. Break the fast at sunset. Can Muslims Fast Only One or Two White Days? Yes. Muslims who cannot fast all three days may observe one or two days of voluntary fasting. Fasting three days every month is the recommended practice, but completing all three is not an obligation. Frequently Asked Questions 1. When is Ayyamul Bidh in November 2026? The expected dates are November 23, 24 and 25, corresponding to 13–15 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH. 2. Is Ayyamul Bidh fasting obligatory? No. It is a recommended voluntary Sunnah fast. 3. Must Muslims recite a special Niyyah in Arabic? No specific Arabic verbal formula is obligatory. The intention is made in the heart. 4. Can women observe Ayyamul Bidh fasting? Yes, when they are eligible to fast under Islamic rules. Menstruating women do not fast during menstruation and may observe voluntary fasts on other eligible days. 5. What is the reward for fasting three days every month? A hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari explains that fasting three days monthly is equivalent in reward to continuous fasting because good deeds are multiplied tenfold. Final Reminder Ayyamul Bidh provides Muslims with a regular opportunity to strengthen their relationship with Allah through voluntary fasting and worship. Muslims planning their November 2026 fasting schedule should check local Islamic calendar announcements, as Gregorian dates can vary according to moon-sighting methods. Islam Global News – Islamic Knowledge and Worship Guide Publication: November 2026