Important Eid ul Adha Reminder About Cutting Hair & Nails

If you are planning to perform Qurbani (Udhiya) this Eid ul Adha, then you should avoid cutting your hair and nails from the beginning of Dhul Hijjah until your Qurbani has been completed.

According to expected moon sighting, this may begin after sunset on 17 May depending on your country.

What Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Say?

“When the ten days (of Dhul Hijjah) begin and one of you intends to offer a sacrifice, let him not remove anything from his hair or nails until he has offered the sacrifice.”

— Sahih Muslim

Why Should Hair & Nails Not Be Cut?

Scholars explain that this is a Sunnah practice for the person who intends to perform Qurbani. During the blessed first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims increase in worship, sacrifice, remembrance of Allah, fasting, charity, and good deeds.

  • Following the Sunnah of Prophet ﷺ
  • Respecting the sacred days of Dhul Hijjah
  • Spiritual connection with Qurbani
  • Showing humility and obedience to Allah

Important Note

This ruling applies to the person offering Qurbani. If someone cuts their hair or nails by mistake, their Qurbani is still valid.

May Allah accept our Qurbani and عبادات. Ameen.