Shawwal is the tenth month of the Hijri calendar (Islamic calendar), a blessed month that follows Ramadan (the month of fasting). Beginning with Eid al-Fitr (the festival marking the end of Ramadan) on the 1st, it is considered a month of “restoration” and “continuation,” carrying on the spiritual benefits of Ramadan and continuing good deeds.
Main characteristics and importance of the month of Shawwal
Tenth month: Located after Ramadan and before Dhu al-Qa’ad.
Eid al-Fitr: Shawwal begins with the 1st day of Eid, a holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Six-day fast: A six-day fast during Shawwal after Ramadan is considered equivalent to a year of fasting. This aims to compensate for the lack of obligatory fasting and maintain the good habits of Ramadan.
Meaning and Origin: It means “to lift” or “to decrease,” and in Arabic, it referred to the time when camel milk decreases or when the heat intensifies.

Historical Event: During the time of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ, the Battle of Uhud is said to have begun on the third day of Shawwal.