Day of Arafah 2027
Day of Arafah (9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH) is expected on Saturday, 15 May 2027 by the Umm al-Qura calendar.
221 days to go
The Day of Arafah, 9 Dhul Hijjah, is the day pilgrims stand at Arafat, the central rite of the Hajj. For those not on Hajj, fasting on this day is a highly recommended Sunnah.
Day of Arafah in the coming years
| 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH | Saturday, 15 May 2027 |
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| 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH | Thursday, 4 May 2028 |
| 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1450 AH | Monday, 23 April 2029 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. Where the new moon is sighted locally, the day can move by one.
Other Islamic dates
- Ramadan begins
- Laylat al-Qadr
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Islamic New Year
- Ashura
- Mawlid an-Nabi
- Isra and Mi’raj
- Shab-e-Barat
- Hijri calendar
Last updated: Tuesday, 6 October 2026