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Day of Arafah
The ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah: pilgrims stand in prayer on the plain of Arafat, and many others fast at home.
When is Day of Arafah in 2027?
Day of Arafah 2027 is on Saturday, 15 May 2027. The date follows the moon or a local calendar, so it can move by a day. Other years: 2026, Tuesday, 26 May 2026; 2028, Thursday, 4 May 2028.
About Day of Arafah
The Day of Arafah is the heart of the hajj, when pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat, near Mecca, from noon to sunset to pray, repent and ask for forgiveness. It recalls the sermon of the Prophet Muhammad on the same plain at his farewell pilgrimage, which stressed brotherhood, justice and equality. There is no formal ritual, but the standing, wuquf, is the essential act without which the pilgrimage is not complete. Muslims who are not on pilgrimage are encouraged to fast on this day, which is said to wipe away the sins of the previous and coming year. The day is followed by Eid al-Adha. The sermon delivered from Namirah Mosque is translated into many languages and broadcast.
Day of Arafah dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Day of Arafah date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, 26 May 2026 |
| 2027 | Saturday, 15 May 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, 4 May 2028 |
This date follows the moon or a local calendar and can move by a day, so check with a local source nearer the time.
What is eaten
- fasting day, then dates
Also part of it, and being written: Mount Arafat (The hill and plain of the standing.), Farewell Sermon (The final address of Muhammad.), Hajj (The pilgrimage as a whole.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Day of Arafah" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.