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Day of Arafat

The day the pilgrims stand.

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Day of Arafat

When is Day of Arafat?

On May 15, 2027, May 4, 2028, April 23, 2029.

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What is Day of Arafat?

On the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims performing Hajj gather on the plain of Arafat near Mecca for a day of standing in prayer. Muslims elsewhere often fast, and the day immediately precedes Eid al-Adha.

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