When is Day of Arafah in 2026?
Day of Arafah in 2026 (Saudi Arabia) falls on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1447) according to official Islamic calendar records.
Day of Arafah
Day of Arafah
The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah. Pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafat — the Hajj’s peak. Those not in Makkah often fast. The next dawn is Eid al-Adha.
Day of Arafah 2026 in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, Day of Arafah in 2026 is expected on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1447) under the Umm al-Qura calendar. Moon sighting can shift a day.
Islamic History
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During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
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During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
Correct Answer: Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) instituted the Hijri calendar with the Hijrah as Year 1.
What is the act of circling the Kaaba seven times starting from the Black Stone called?
Correct Answer: Tawaf
Circling the Kaaba 7 times is called Tawaf, while walking between Safa and Marwah is Sa'i.
Which is the only Surah in the Holy Qur'an that does not begin with Bismillah?
Correct Answer: Surah At-Tawbah
Surah At-Tawbah (Chapter 9) does not start with Bismillah, while Surah An-Naml contains Bismillah twice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Day of Arafah in 2026?
Day of Arafah in 2026 (Saudi Arabia) falls on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 (9 Dhul-Hijjah 1447) according to official Islamic calendar records.
What is the significance of Day of Arafah?
The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah. Pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafat — the Hajj’s peak. Those not in Makkah often fast. The next dawn is Eid al-Adha.
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