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Day of Arafah 2026
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH
About Day of Arafah
Pilgrims stand at Arafah; for those not on Hajj, fasting this day is greatly recommended.
Dates follow the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar. Where your community follows a local moon sighting, the month, and so the event, may begin a day later; follow your masjid.
Questions
When is Day of Arafah 2026?
By the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar, Day of Arafah 2026 is on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH). Where the month begins with a local moon sighting it may be a day later.
What is Day of Arafah?
Pilgrims stand at Arafah; for those not on Hajj, fasting this day is greatly recommended.