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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.
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.