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Is Celebrating a Wedding Anniversary Haram?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Scholars differ in the same way as for birthdays. Many see no harm in a couple marking their anniversary with a meal or gift, as it is a personal custom, not a religious one. Others prefer not to fix annual celebrations outside the two Eids.

Also asked as: “Can Muslims celebrate anniversaries?” · “Is it haram to celebrate an anniversary?”

Where scholars differ

The stricter view avoids any recurring celebration not found in Islam. The more lenient view treats a private anniversary as an expression of love and gratitude within marriage.

See is celebrating birthdays haram?

Anniversaries and birthdays

Scholars who discourage fixed annual celebrations argue that Islam has only the two Eids. Others say a personal gift or meal is a custom, not worship, and is allowed.

Many families treat anniversaries as a time to thank each other and give charity. Avoid anything that involves haram food, music or alcohol.

Written and checked by

Hafiz Nasir Mehmood

Quran HafizIslamic researcher

Last reviewed 2026-11-01. How we write these answers · Suggest a correction

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