How many days until the Day of Arafah 2027?
There are 184 days until the Day of Arafah 1448 AH. The 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah is expected on Saturday, May 15, 2027, with Eid al-Adha the next day.
When is the Day of Arafah 2027?
The Day of Arafah is the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah. It is the day pilgrims stand at Arafat, the central rite of Hajj. In the Umm al-Qura calendar it falls this year on Saturday, May 15, 2027, followed by Eid al-Adha on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
Fasting the Day of Arafah
Fasting this day is recommended for those not performing Hajj. Sahih Muslim reports that it expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year. To fast it, have suhoor before dawn on Saturday, May 15, 2027. Pilgrims standing at Arafat are advised not to fast, so they have strength for supplication.
If your country announces the start of Dhu al-Hijjah on a different day from the Umm al-Qura calendar, the default is to fast with the people of your own country.
The takbeer after prayers
For those not on Hajj, the takbeer recited after each prayer begins at Fajr on the Day of Arafah and continues until Asr on the last day of Tashreeq, the 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Day of Arafah: Dates in the coming years
| Hijri year | Gregorian date | Day | Days remaining | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1448 | Saturday | 184 | Expected date | |
| 1449 | Thursday | 539 | Expected date | |
| 1450 | Monday | 893 | Expected date | |
| 1451 | Friday | 1,247 | Expected date | |
| 1452 | Tuesday | 1,601 | Expected date | |
| 1453 | Sunday | 1,956 | Expected date |
Frequently asked questions
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Where the dates come from Hijri dates are calculated with the Umm al-Qura calendar through UmmahAPI and cross-checked against the Umm al-Qura tables in the ICU library. Islamic months officially begin with the sighting of the crescent, so the observed date can differ by one day from country to country. How we calculate dates