Conquest of Makkah (Fateh Makkah)
Conquest of Makkah (Fateh Makkah) is observed on 20 Ramadan of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.
Conquest of Makkah (Fateh Makkah) dates
| Year | Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura) | India / Pakistan / Bangladesh (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| 1446 AH | Thursday, 20 March 2025 | 21 March 2025 |
| 1447 AH | Monday, 9 March 2026 | 10 March 2026 |
| 1448 AH | Saturday, 27 February 2027 | 28 February 2027 |
| 1449 AH | Wednesday, 16 February 2028 | 17 February 2028 |
| 1450 AH | Sunday, 4 February 2029 | 5 February 2029 |
| 1451 AH | Thursday, 24 January 2030 | 25 January 2030 |
Gregorian dates are calculated and may change by a day depending on the moon sighting in your country.
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The Conquest of Makkah (Fateh Mecca) is one of the most glorious and momentous events in Islamic history, occurring on 20th Ramadan, 8 AH (11th January, 630 CE) — fulfilling the Quranic prophecy: "When comes the Help of Allah and the Conquest." (Surah An-Nasr, 110:1). The Prophet ﷺ prepared his march in complete secrecy and set out from Madinah with the largest Muslim army assembled until that point — approximately 10,000 companions. The Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah mounted on his camel, his head bowed in profound humility before Allah SWT, reciting Surah Al-Fath (the Chapter of Victory).
He ﷺ declared to the gathered Quraysh: "Go, for you are free!" This general amnesty was unprecedented in the history of warfare — no looting, no revenge, no forced conversions. Thousands accepted Islam on that day. All 360 idols inside and around the Kaaba were destroyed as the Prophet ﷺ recited: "Truth has come and falsehood has perished.
Indeed, falsehood is bound to perish." (17:81). The Conquest of Makkah marked the effective end of paganism in Arabia.