Takbir is in the air, and the Eid vibes are getting stronger! Families are gathering, the table is packed with delicious food, and the happiness is complete. But wait what about that missed fast? Can I make it up tomorrow on Eid? Or maybe the day after?
Relax, no need to rush. You can still make up your fast, but not just on any day. There are certain days when making up Ramadan fasts is forbidden. Let’s break it down so you don’t end up making a mistake!
Forbidden Days to Replace Ramadan Fasting
1 Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr) – Time to Celebrate, Not Fast!
After a whole month of fasting, Eid al-Fitr is not the time to keep fasting it’s time to celebrate! On this day, fasting is actually forbidden, including making up missed fasts. This is the moment to enjoy your victory, eat delicious food, and spend time with family. Imagine this: everyone is happily eating ketupat, opor, and rendang, and you’re the only one fasting? Nope, that’s not how it works!
Eid is all about togetherness, sharing joy, and being grateful for Allah’s ﷻ blessings. Even the Prophet ﷺ specifically forbade fasting on this day.
The proof? The Prophet ﷺ said:
رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ نَهَى عَنْ صِيَامِ يَوْمِ الْفِطْرِ وَيَوْمِ النَّحْرِ
“The Messenger of Allah ﷺ forbade fasting on the days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.” (Narrated by Muslim No. 1137)
In fact, before heading to the Eid prayer, it’s recommended to eat something first as a sign that the fasting period is over. The Prophet ﷺ himself used to eat a few dates before going to the prayer.
كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ لَا يَغْدُو يَوْمَ الْفِطْرِ حَتَّى يَأْكُلَ تَمَرَاتٍ
“The Messenger of Allah ﷺ did not go out for the Eid prayer before eating a few dates.” (Narrated by Bukhari No. 953)
So, Eid is all about celebrating, not fasting. Enjoy the day, eat well, and make the most of the special moments with your loved ones!
Also read: Haven’t Made Up Fasting Until Ramadan Arrives? Here’s the Solution!
10 Dzulhijjah (Eid al-Adha) – Time to Feast, Not Fast!
Eid al-Adha is also one of the days when fasting is forbidden, including making up missed Ramadan fasts. Why? Because on this day, we’re encouraged to perform qurban (sacrificial slaughter) and enjoy the meat together. How can we share food with others if we’re fasting instead?
Eid al-Adha isn’t just about sacrifice—it’s also about togetherness, gratitude, and celebrating Allah’s ﷻ blessings. So, don’t worry about fasting, focus on enjoying the moment with your loved ones!
Also read: How to Get Healthy and Good Suhoor
Tasyriq Days (11, 12, 13 Dzulhijjah) – Time to Eat & Remember Allah
After Eid al-Adha, we still have three special days called Tasyriq days. And guess what? Fasting is not allowed on these days either! Why? Because these are days of feasting and remembering Allah ﷻ, not days for fasting.
The evidence: أَيَّامُ التَّشْرِيقِ أَيَّامُ أَكْلٍ وَشُرْبٍ وَذِكْرِ اللَّهِ
“The days of Tasyriq are the days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.” (Narrated by Muslim no. 1141)
So, if you still have a fasting debt, just chill and wait until these days are over before making it up!
Also read: Sya’ban, But Not yet to Qodho Fasting? Here’s How to Make Up Fasting in Ramadan
Khatimah
There are certain days when making up missed Ramadan fasts is not allowed. The first is 1 Syawal (Eid al-Fitr), a day of celebration meant for enjoying food and togetherness. Then, there is 10 Dzulhijjah (Eid al-Adha), a day of sacrifice where we are encouraged to share, not fast. Lastly, 11-13 Dzulhijjah (Tasyriq Days) are also off-limits, as these are days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah ﷻ. If you still have fasting debts, it’s best to make them up as soon as possible before the next Ramadan arrives. Don’t wait until the last minute! May Allah ﷻ make it easy for us to fulfill our obligations and grant us His blessings. Aamiin.
Also read: Tips for a Productive I’tikaf During the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
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Reference:
Al-Qur’an Al-Karim https://tafsirweb.com
Al-Bukhari, Muhammad bin Ismail. Sahih al-Bukhari. Accessed from https://www.hadits.id/hadits/bukhari
Muslim, Abu al-Husain. Sahih Muslim. Accessed from https://www.hadits.id/hadits/muslim.
