According to the Islamic calendar issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag), the beginning of the month of Rajab 1446 H falls on Wednesday (1/1/2025). Rajab is considered one of the sacred months, urging Muslim believers to engage in voluntary acts of worship during this time, including fasting.
### How Many Days is Fasting in Rajab Observed by Muslims?
The duration of fasting in Rajab is flexible, with no specific number of days mandated. This means that Muslims can observe fasting in Rajab for 3 days, 7 days, 10 days, or any other number of days that they choose. Imam al-Ghazali suggests that fasting on key days like the beginning, middle, and end of the month, as well as on specific days such as Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, is highly recommended.
### Fasting Schedule for Rajab 2025
For those planning to fast at the start of the month, tonight, on Wednesday (1/1/2025), Muslims can have their pre-dawn meal (sahur) and make the intention (niat) for fasting in Rajab. The intention for fasting in Rajab is as follows:
نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ شَهْرِ رَجَبَ سُنَّةً لِلّٰهِ تَعَالَى
Nawaitu shauma syahri Rajaba sunnatan lillâhi ta‘âlâ.
Meaning: “I intend to fast in Rajab, as a voluntary act for the sake of Allah.”
### Fasting Dates for Rajab 2025
Here are the fasting dates for Rajab 2025 as per Kemenag:
– Monday, January 6, 2025
– Thursday, January 9, 2025
– Monday, January 13, 2025
– Thursday, January 16, 2025
– Monday, January 20, 2025
– Thursday, January 23, 2025
– Monday, January 27, 2025
– Thursday, January 30, 2025
In addition to Mondays and Thursdays, Muslims can also observe fasting on ayyamul bidh in Rajab on the following dates:
– Monday, January 13, 2025
– Tuesday, January 14, 2025
– Wednesday, January 15, 2025
### Virtues of Fasting in Rajab
– **Rewards Equivalent to a Month**: Fasting for a single day in Rajab is said to be equivalent to fasting for an entire month.
As we approach the sacred month of Rajab, let us reflect on the significance of fasting and voluntary acts of worship in Islam. May this month bring spiritual growth and blessings to all who observe it.
