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When Is Day of Arafah 2029?

Day of Arafah 1450 AH falls on Monday 23 April 2029

Hijri date: 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1450 AH — calculating…

Expected Umm al-Qura calculation

The Day of Arafah is the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, when the pilgrims stand at Arafat. Eid al-Adha follows on Tuesday 24 April 2029.

Please note: this date is calculated with the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official announcement in your country depends on moon sighting and can come a day earlier or later. Follow your country's official announcement. Expected: calculated with Umm al-Qura but it depends on moon sighting or an official announcement in your country. Calculated: follows directly from the Hijri month date. Officially announced: a documented official announcement exists (shown only when entered in the site data). Traditional date: scholars differ on the matter.

Compared with last year

In 1449 AH this event fell on Thursday 4 May 2028. In 2029 it falls about 11 days earlier on the Gregorian calendar, because the Hijri year is shorter than the Gregorian one.

Month context

Dhu al-Hijjah 1450 AH has 29 days according to Umm al-Qura, from 15 April 2029 to 13 May 2029. The date falls on a Monday, which is day 113 of the Gregorian year, with 252 days left after it until the year ends.

The event over five consecutive years

Hijri year	Date
1448	Saturday 15 May 2027
1449	Thursday 4 May 2028
1450	Monday 23 April 2029
1451	Friday 12 April 2030
1452	Tuesday 1 April 2031

Planning tips

Fasting the Day of Arafah is recommended for non-pilgrims by those who follow the practice; we give the date only and issue no ruling.
The Day of Arafah is set by Saudi Arabia's Hajj announcement, so follow it.
Eid al-Adha follows immediately.

Always allow a one-day margin before any booking or commitment tied to this date, and follow your country's official announcement.

Other dates

Day of Arafah 1448 AH · Day of Arafah 1449 AH

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