Immediately after Eid al-Adha come the Days of At-Tashrik. Three days when Muslims around the world recite special words, eat meat from sacrificial animals, and do not fast. In 2026, Eid al-Adha fell on May 27, so the Days of At-Tashrik are May 28, 29, and 30. What are these days? Why are they called "dry"? And what is forbidden? We tell you simply and in detail. What does "At-Tashrik" mean The word "at-tashrik" (التشريق) comes from the Arabic "sharrika" — "to raise." Literally, it means to dry meat in the sun. In the past, after the sacrifice, the meat was cut into thin strips and dried on the roofs of houses to preserve it. Therefore, the days were called "the time of drying." In a metaphorical sense, these are days of glorifying Allah. During these days, takbir (the words "Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha illa-Allah, wa-Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar wa li-Allahi-ль-хамд") is read. Immediately after each obligatory prayer. The Days of At-Tashrik last from the 11th to the 13th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah (according to the Islamic calendar). In the Gregorian calendar, they are immediately after Eid al-Adha. What to do on the Days of At-Tashrik First, recite takbir. It is obligatory for men in the mosque, women can do it at home. Takbir begins after the morning prayer on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah (the day of Arafat) and continues until sunset on the 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah (that is, through the Days of At-Tashrik). But on the Days of At-Tashrik, it is especially loud. Second, eat the meat of sacrificial animals. The first two days (May 28-29) are favorable for slaughtering and preparing. The meat is divided: a third for oneself and the family, a third for relatives, a third for the poor. It is forbidden to fast during these days. Fasting on the Days of At-Tashrik is forbidden (haram) because this is the time of feast and joy. Third, visit relatives, reconcile with those with whom you are at odds, give gifts to children. It is undesirable to swear ... Read more