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Day of Arafah 2027: Date in India and Meaning

The Day of Arafah, 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, is the central day of the Hajj, when pilgrims stand at the plain of Arafat. For those not on Hajj, fasting on this day is a recommended sunnah.

In India

Sun, 16 May 2027

Expected, subject to moon sighting. In Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura): Sat, 15 May 2027.

The year after: Fri, 5 May 2028.

The fast

Asked about fasting on the Day of Arafah, the Prophet said it expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year (Sahih Muslim 1162).

The completed religion

The verse "This day I have perfected your religion for you" (5:3) was revealed on the Day of Arafah (Sahih al-Bukhari 45).

Which day in India

Scholars differ on whether those outside Makkah should fast on the local date or on the day pilgrims stand at Arafat. In India most follow the Indian calendar, which can fall a day after the Saudi date.

How it is observed

  • Across Sunni communitiesA voluntary fast, and dua through the day.

Sources

  1. Sahih Muslim 1162
  2. Sahih al-Bukhari 45
  3. Quran 5:3

Updated 6 October 2026 by the Sunni One editors, compiled from the sources above.