The white days are 3 days of the Hijri month during which fasting is strongly recommended. Imam Tirmidhi reports that the Prophet Muhammad - that peace be upon him - he said "If you want to fast three days a month, fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th day." Obviously he was talking about the lunar months of the Muslim calendar. Not the days of April.
Three blank days in the month of April 2026 (When do the blank days start?)
The dates that coincide with the three empty days in the month of April 2026 are listed below. The full list of empty days for 2026 is available here.
| White day date | Hijra Date | Days remaining |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 2 April 2026 | 13 Shawwal | -91 |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 14 Shawwal | -92 |
| Saturday 4 April 2026 | 15 Shawwal | -93 |
What are the white days of April 2026?
For the month of April the white days of fasting will be 13 Shawwal ,14 Shawwal ,15 Shawwal . Or 2,3,4 April 2026.When is the first white day of April 2026?
The first day of the blank days April is the 2 April 2026.Fasting the white days of April
Fasting the 3 white days april is not compulsory but recommended by the Prophet of Allah, peace be upon him. He had encouraged his companions to fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th day of each hijri month. For the white days April 2026 it is the days of the hijri month .
Why fast on full moon days?
Muslims fast on full moon days because the Prophet of God urged them to fast. Fasting a few days a month has several benefits: It allows our body to get rid of its waste and rests the digestive system. It helps to maintain spirituality at an optimal level. It reminds us of hunger and the situation of the most diminished in society.
What are the days on which you must fast?
In silam, the white days on which you must fast are the 13 Shawwal ,14 Shawwal ,15 Shawwal . This fast is not mandatory unless it's days fall during the month of Ramadan.