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Arafat Day

يوم عرفة

Public holidayIslamic occasion

The day pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafat, on 9 Dhu al Hijjah, the high point of Hajj. Many Muslims fast on this day.

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Saturday, 15 May 2027 · 9 Dhu al Hijjah 1448 AH

Public holiday: Arafat Day and the days of Eid al Adha together, from 9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah. In 2026 the private sector holiday ran from 26 to 29 May.

The date follows the Umm al Qura calendar and can move by a day with the sighting of the moon.

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