Similar to Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha is also welcomed with joy and euphoria by Muslims around the world. However, unlike Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha is not only celebrated with Eid prayers and takbir, but also with the pilgrimage to Mecca and animal sacrifice. In addition, Eid al-Adha also has a blessed day called Tasyrik, where people are prohibited from fasting. On these blessed days, prayers can be quickly answered. Friends, do you want to know what to do on Tasyrik Day? Let’s scroll down!
What is Tasyrik Day?
Tasyrik Day is the three days after Eid al-Adha, namely the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Zulhijah in the Hijri calendar. In 2025, Tasyrik Eid al-Adha will fall on June 7, 8, and 9 in the Gregorian calendar.
Tasyrik itself comes from the Arabic word syarraqa, which means sunrise or drying something under the sun. There are two popular opinions regarding the origin of the name Tasyrik:
1. Drying Sacrificial Meat
During the time of the Prophet Muhammad, people did not have access to modern refrigeration technology like refrigerators to preserve sacrificial meat for longer periods. Therefore, people in the Prophet’s time could only dry the meat under the scorching sun. This activity is believed to be the origin of the name “Tasyrik.”
2. The Time of Sacrifice
Another opinion states that the slaughtering of sacrificial animals is recommended after sunrise. Therefore, the days following Eid al-Adha are called Tasyrik Days, as they coincide with the slaughtering time that begins after sunrise.
Additionally, Tasyrik Day is also known as a day to enjoy the blessings from Allah SWT by eating, drinking, and reciting zikir. For this reason, Muslims are prohibited from fasting, as Allah SWT has designated the days following Eid al-Adha as a time for gratitude and joy.
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Why is Tasyrik Day Special?
Tasyrik Day has a very special place in Islam. This specialness is evident in several ways, one of which is that Muslims are not allowed to fast on this day. This is based on the words of the Prophet Muhammad, who said that Tasyrik Day is a time for eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.
This prohibition exists because Allah wants His servants to enjoy the sustenance He has provided as a tangible expression of gratitude, especially after the sacrifice ritual on Eid al-Adha.
أَيَّامُ التَّشْرِيْقِ أَيَّامُ أَكْلٍ وَشُرْبٍ وَذِكْرٍ لِلَّهِ
“The days of Tasyrik are days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.”
(HR Muslim)
The days of Tasyrik are also the best time to increase zikir. Zikir is not only a form of praise to Allah, but also an expression of gratitude for the abundance of blessings and spiritual victories He has bestowed.
More than that, the Days of Tasyrik are also seen as days filled with gratitude and joy. After performing acts of worship and sacrifice, Muslims are encouraged to enjoy togetherness, strengthen family bonds, and fill their time with acts of goodness.
Gratitude is not only expressed in words but also in actions such as sharing with others, avoiding actions prohibited by religion, and maintaining harmony within the family and social environment. In this way, Tasyrik Day becomes a precious moment to draw closer to Allah with a sincere and grateful heart.
Tasyrik Day Practices
Tasyrik Day is a blessed day where Muslims are encouraged to increase their sunnah practices as an expression of gratitude and devotion to Allah SWT. Tasyrik Day practices include:
- Increasing zikir, especially takbir after fardu prayers, known as Takbir Muqayyad.
- Enjoying food and drink as part of worship. This is because on these days, Allah forbids His servants from fasting and instead commands them to rejoice.
- Giving charity, strengthening family ties, and sacrificing animals are also recommended acts of Tasyrik Day if still within the permitted time.
- Increasing prayers, reciting supplications, and performing other righteous deeds are ways to fill Tasyrik Day with high spiritual values.
Prayers on Tasyrik Day Have a High Chance of Being Answered
Muslims, including scholars, believe that praying sincerely and as often as possible on Tasyrik Day increases the chances of those prayers being answered. What is the reason for this?
1. Days Filled with Remembrance and Worship
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) referred to the Days of Tasyrik as days for remembrance:
“The Days of Tasyrik are days for eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.”
(HR Muslim)
Since the atmosphere during these days is filled with gratitude and remembrance, it opens the doors for prayers to be answered. Allah the Almighty states:
“Remember Me, and I will remember you.”
(QS. Al-Baqarah: 152)
2. Part of the 10 Best Days of the Hijri Year
Although Tasyrik falls after the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha, it is still part of the 10 days of Zulhijah, a time of great importance in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad SAW said:
“There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days (the 10 days of Zulhijah).”
(HR Bukhari)
Since it falls within the most important times in Islam, the likelihood of deeds being accepted is greater, making the prayers on this day more likely to be answered.
3. Coincides with Major Acts of Worship: Hajj and Sacrifice
On the Day of Tasyrik, millions of pilgrims are performing the stoning of the Jamrah, reciting zikr, spending the night in Mina, and completing their Hajj pilgrimage. The prayers they offer are highly answered. Although we are not performing the Hajj pilgrimage, we are encouraged to also take advantage of this time to pray, as the blessings of this time extend to us.
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Friends, Tasyrik Day is not just a continuation of Eid al-Adha, but an important part of a series of meaningful rituals in Islam. During Tasyrik, we are encouraged to not only express our gratitude verbally, but also to practice it through worship, socializing, and sharing kindness.
During these blessed days, besides sacrificing animals, we can also draw closer to Allah by performing the acts of Tasyrik Day. This can strengthen our faith. Friends, let us make the most of these three special days so that they become moments filled with blessings, peace, and the fulfillment of our good prayers in life. (Diandra/RQA)