How many days until the Day of Arafah?
Counting down to Saturday, May 15, 2027 at midnight, your local time.
the Day of Arafah is the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, when pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, it comes about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
the Day of Arafah dates for the coming years
| Hijri year | Expected date (Umm al-Qura) | Usual date in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| 1447 AH | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| 1448 AH | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
| 1449 AH | Thursday, May 4, 2028 | Friday, May 5, 2028 |
| 1450 AH | Monday, April 23, 2029 | Tuesday, April 24, 2029 |
| 1451 AH | Friday, April 12, 2030 | Saturday, April 13, 2030 |
| 1452 AH | Tuesday, April 1, 2031 | Wednesday, April 2, 2031 |
Expected dates are calculated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. Official dates are set by moon sighting in each country.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until the Day of Arafah 2027?
There are 202 days until the Day of Arafah 2027. It is expected on Saturday, May 15, 2027 (Umm al-Qura), or Sunday, May 16, 2027 where the moon is sighted a day later.
When is the Day of Arafah 2027?
the Day of Arafah is on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH, expected on Saturday, May 15, 2027 in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, and Sunday, May 16, 2027 in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. The exact day depends on moon sighting.
What is the Day of Arafah?
the Day of Arafah is the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, when pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat.