Hijama Sunnah dates: the 17th, 19th and 21st of every Islamic month
Short answer: the Sunnah dates for hijama are the 17th, 19th and 21st of the lunar (Hijri) month, based on the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ. The live calendar below shows the next dates in the English calendar and updates itself every month — tap any date to book it on WhatsApp.
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- Best days of the week, preparation and booking
Sunnah hijama dates for the coming months
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Jumada I 1448 AH
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Jumada II 1448 AH
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Rajab 1448 AH
Shaʻban 1448 AH
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Ramadan 1448 AH
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Shawwal 1448 AH
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The moon sighting in India can make a date fall one day later — we confirm the exact day when you book.
Why Muslims choose these dates
Hijama (cupping) holds a special place in the Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ was cupped himself, praised cupping among the best of remedies, paid his cupper, and named the 17th, 19th and 21st of the month as the times for it. That is why so many patients ask us for these dates.
Our clinic follows the Sunnah in timing and practice, and combines it with modern hygiene: a doctor’s assessment first, single-use cups and blades, and written aftercare. You can have hijama on any working day — the Sunnah dates are preferred, not required.
What the Prophet ﷺ said about hijama
Wording from the English translations on sunnah.com, with the grading shown there.
Narrated Abu Hurayrah: The Prophet ﷺ said: “If anyone has himself cupped on the 17th, 19th and 21st it will be a remedy for every disease.” — Sunan Abi Dawud 3861 · Grade: Hasan (Al-Albani)
Anas narrated: “The Prophet ﷺ would get cupped in his jugular veins and his upper back. And he would get cupped on the seventeenth, the nineteenth, and the twenty first.” — Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 2051 · Imam at-Tirmidhi: hasan sahih; Darussalam: Da’if
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best medicines you may treat yourselves with are cupping and sea incense.” He was cupped by Abu Taiba and paid him. — Sahih al-Bukhari 5696
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: “The Prophet ﷺ was cupped while he was in the state of Ihram, and also while he was observing a fast.” — Sahih al-Bukhari 1938
Ibn ‘Umar reported: “Cupping on an empty stomach is better, and in it there is healing and blessing… have yourselves cupped… on Thursdays, and avoid cupping on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Have yourselves cupped on Mondays and Tuesdays.” — Sunan Ibn Majah 3487 · Grade: Da’if (Darussalam)
Days of the week for hijama
| Day | Guidance in the hadith (Ibn Majah 3487) | At our clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Recommended | Open 11 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | Recommended | Open 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | Recommended | Open 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | Avoid | Open — we suggest another day if you prefer |
| Saturday | Avoid | Open — we suggest another day if you prefer |
| Sunday | Avoid | Open — we suggest another day if you prefer |
| Friday | Avoid | Closed |
The best fit, when possible: a Sunnah date (17th, 19th or 21st) that also falls on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. The calendar above helps you spot them.
How to prepare for a Sunnah hijama
Sunnah dates are our busiest days, so a little planning makes the day easy.
- A few days beforeBook your date
Tap a date in the calendar or message us. Ask for a female therapist if you prefer.
- The day beforeGet ready
Note every medicine you take (especially blood thinners), bring recent reports, sleep well and drink water.
- On the morningEat lightly
The hadith mentions an empty stomach. If you feel weak or light-headed without food, eat something light — tell the doctor what you have eaten.
- At the clinicConsultation, then hijama
Dr. Siddiqui assesses you first. The session takes up to 45–50 minutes with single-use cups and blades.
- Next 24–48 hoursRest and aftercare
Keep the area clean and dry for 24 hours; avoid the gym, swimming and sauna for 48 hours. See aftercare.
Special situations
- Female therapist on request, in a private room
- For wet cupping we usually advise waiting until your period has finished
- We do not perform hijama during pregnancy
- You are welcome to bring a family member
More: hijama for ladies.
- The Prophet ﷺ was cupped while fasting (Bukhari 1938)
- If you feel weak when fasting, Dr. Siddiqui may suggest after iftar or a non-fasting day
- Tell us you are fasting when you book
- Drink water well at suhoor and iftar
Following the Sunnah, with modern hygiene
The Prophet ﷺ chose a skilled cupper and paid him for his work. We follow that example: hijama here is performed with care, by trained hands, and wet cupping is done by Dr. Saeedul Hasan Siddiqui himself.
Every patient is assessed first, every cup and blade is single-use, and you leave with written aftercare.
- Doctor’s assessment before every session
- Single-use cups and sterile blades
- Private rooms, female therapists
- Written aftercare
Sunnah hijama: myths and facts
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How to book a Sunnah date
Choose a date
Pick a 17th, 19th or 21st from the calendar and tap Book this date.
We confirm
We confirm the exact day (moon sighting), your time, and a female therapist if you prefer.
Free consultation
Dr. Siddiqui takes your history and examines you before anything is done.
Your hijama
₹200 per cup — usually about 5 cups. Pay by cash or UPI afterwards.
Hijama Sunnah dates — every question we are asked
What are the Sunnah dates for hijama?
The 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic (lunar) month, from the hadith in Sunan Abi Dawud 3861 and Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 2051.
Which Sunnah dates are this month?
See the calendar above — it is calculated automatically and always shows the upcoming dates.
What are the best days of the week for hijama?
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are named in the hadith of Ibn Majah (3487); Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday are to be avoided in that narration.
What if a Sunnah date falls on a Friday?
The clinic is closed on Fridays. We will offer you the nearest other Sunnah date.
Why might my date differ by a day?
Our calendar uses the Umm al-Qura calculation. Moon sighting in India can make the Islamic date start a day later — we confirm the exact day when you book.
Is hijama only allowed on these dates?
No. They are preferred, but hijama can be done on other days when your health needs it.
Should I come on an empty stomach?
The hadith mentions an empty stomach as better. If you feel weak or faint without food, eat something light and tell the doctor.
Can I have hijama while fasting?
Yes — the Prophet ﷺ was cupped while fasting (Sahih al-Bukhari 1938). If you tend to feel weak, Dr. Siddiqui may suggest after iftar.
Can women have Sunnah hijama?
Yes, with a female therapist on request. We usually advise waiting until your period has finished for wet cupping, and we do not treat during pregnancy.
Is it wet or dry cupping on Sunnah dates?
Sunnah hijama usually means wet cupping. Dr. Siddiqui decides what is right for you at the consultation; both cost ₹200 per cup.
How much does it cost?
₹200 per cup; a typical session is about 5 cups (₹1,000), with the consultation free. See the price calculator.
Should I book in advance?
Yes — Sunnah dates are our busiest days. Booking a few days ahead gets you the time you want.
Before your Sunnah date
How wet cupping is done, by the doctor himself.
Learn moreWhat is normal after hijama, and who should not have it.
Read moreFemale therapists and a private room.
Learn more₹200 per cup, with a calculator.
See pricesWhat to do in the 48 hours after.
Read more100 m from Okhla Vihar metro.
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Message us your preferred date. We confirm the day, the time, and a female therapist if you prefer.