Religious Days and Kandil Calendar

2026 Important Religious Days, Kandil Nights and Holy Nights

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Important Religious Days

Nearest holy days and nights in the calendar

37 days left

Day of Arafah

26 May 2026, Tuesday

The eve of Eid al-Adha. A blessed day when fasting and praying are meritorious.

38 days left

Eid al-Adha

27 May 2026, Wednesday

Four-day Eid al-Adha. A holiday commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and performing the sacrifice.

58 days left

Islamic New Year

16 June 2026, Tuesday

1 Muharram - The beginning of the Islamic new year. The anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) migration to Medina.

2026 Calendar

All Religious Days

2026 all important religious days and nights of the year

January 2026
16 Jan
Night of Ascension (Miraj)
Friday · Holy Night
February 2026
3 Feb
Night of Bara'at
Tuesday · Holy Night
18 Feb
Start of RamadanImportant
Wednesday · Ramadan
March 2026
16 Mar
Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)Important
Monday · Holy Night
20 Mar
Eid al-FitrImportant
Friday · Holiday
May 2026
26 May
Day of Arafah
Tuesday · Holiday
37 days left
27 May
Eid al-AdhaImportant
Wednesday · Holiday
38 days left
June 2026
16 Jun
Islamic New Year
Tuesday · Religious Day
58 days left
25 Jun
Day of Ashura
Thursday · Religious Day
67 days left
August 2026
25 Aug
Mawlid (Birth of Prophet)Important
Tuesday · Holy Night
128 days left
December 2026
10 Dec
Ragaib Night
Thursday · Holy Night
235 days left
Programs

Special Programs at Eyup Sultan Mosque

Special worship and events organized on holy days and nights

Kandil Nights

Special prayer and dhikr programs are organized after the night prayer on Kandil nights.

Ramadan Program

Quran recitation, hatim, tarawih prayer and iftar programs are held during Ramadan.

Eid Prayer

Eid prayer is performed along with the morning prayer on Ramadan and Eid al-Adha.

We Are at Eyup Sultan on Holy Days

We welcome you at our mosque on Kandil nights and holy days

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