Abd al-Malik bin Qatadah bin Milhan narrates from his father (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to command us to fast the white days: the 13th, 14th and 15th. And he said: "They are equal to (fasting) the whole year."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصيام / 8442