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Day of Arafah 2027
Day of Arafah (9th Dhu al-Hijjah) is the most significant day of Hajj, where pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat. For non-pilgrims, fasting this day is highly meritorious as it expiates sins of the past and upcoming year.
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Saturday, May 15, 2027
Hijri Date: 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448
199 days until Day of Arafah
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Days since155
Questions people ask
When is Day of Arafah?
Day of Arafah is expected to begin on Saturday, May 15, 2027 (Hijri: 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448). Dates may vary by moon sighting.
How many days until Day of Arafah?
There are 199 days until Day of Arafah.
How many days since Day of Arafah?
It has been 155 days since Day of Arafah started.
What is Day of Arafah?
Day of Arafah (9th Dhu al-Hijjah) is the most significant day of Hajj, where pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat. For non-pilgrims, fasting this day is highly meritorious as it expiates sins of the past and upcoming year.
What is the Hijri date for Day of Arafah?
Day of Arafah is observed on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah every Hijri year.
How is the date of Day of Arafah determined?
Islamic holidays are determined according to the Hijri lunar calendar. The beginning of each month is traditionally confirmed by the visual sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal) after sunset. Consequently, dates can vary by a day between different regions depending on visibility conditions and geographic location.
Is Day of Arafah on the same day everywhere?
Not always. Moon sighting can differ by location, so the date can differ by a day. You can use the Hijri date adjustment setting in this app to align with your local calendar.
How long is Day of Arafah?
Day of Arafah is observed on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah every Hijri year.
Dates by year
Dates use the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar. Local moon sighting may differ by a day. Civil dates change at midnight; Islamic religious days begin at sunset.
| Gregorian Date | Hijri Date | Starts on |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Arafah 2025 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH | Thursday, June 5, 2025 |
| Day of Arafah 2026 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Day of Arafah 2027 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH | Saturday, May 15, 2027 |
| Day of Arafah 2028 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH | Thursday, May 4, 2028 |
| Day of Arafah 2029 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1450 AH | Monday, April 23, 2029 |
| Day of Arafah 2030 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1451 AH | Friday, April 12, 2030 |
| Day of Arafah 2031 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 AH | Tuesday, April 1, 2031 |
| Day of Arafah 2032 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1453 AH | Sunday, March 21, 2032 |
The countdown measures UTC calendar dates to the first civil day. The first evening begins at sunset the day before. Dates are calculated and subject to local moon sighting.