When is Day of Arafah 2033?
What is Day of Arafah?
The Day of Arafah is the 9th of Dhuʾl-Hijjah and the greatest pillar of Hajj, when pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafah. For non-pilgrims, fasting this day is recommended and is said to expiate the previous and coming year.
The virtue of Day of Arafah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "There is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Fire than the Day of Arafah." On it the verse "This day I have perfected for you your religion" was revealed; fasting it expiates two years of sins, and it is a day of answered supplication.
What is done on Day of Arafah?
Pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafat from midday to sunset in earnest supplication — the greatest pillar of Hajj. Non-pilgrims are encouraged to fast the day and to abound in duʿa, for "the best supplication is that of the Day of Arafah": La ilaha illa Allah, alone without partner; His is the dominion and the praise, and He is able over all things.
How is the date determined?
Dates here are calculated astronomically per the Umm al-Qura standard used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries rely on direct moon sighting instead, so the actual date can differ by about one day between regions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Day of Arafah 2033?
Day of Arafah 2033 falls on Friday, 11 March 2033, i.e. 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1454 AH (9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Day of Arafah 2033 differ between countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt?
The date shown is calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco rely on direct moon sighting, so the actual day may shift by about one day.
What do Muslims do on Day of Arafah?
Pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafat from midday to sunset in earnest supplication — the greatest pillar of Hajj. Non-pilgrims are encouraged to fast the day and to abound in duʿa, for "the best supplication is that of the Day of Arafah": La ilaha illa Allah, alone without partner; His is the dominion and the praise, and He is able over all things.
Day of Arafah dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 June 2024 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1445 AH |
| 2025 | 5 June 2025 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1446 AH |
| 2026 | 26 May 2026 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1447 AH |
| 2027 | 15 May 2027 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| 2028 | 4 May 2028 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1449 AH |
| 2029 | 23 April 2029 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1450 AH |
| 2030 | 12 April 2030 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1451 AH |
| 2031 | 1 April 2031 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1452 AH |
| 2032 | 21 March 2032 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1453 AH |
| 2033 | 11 March 2033 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1454 AH |
| 2034 | 28 February 2034 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1455 AH |
| 2035 | 18 February 2035 | 9 Dhuʾl-Hijjah 1456 AH |