Dhul-Hijjah · the season of pilgrimage
Day of Arafah
يوم عرفة
The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah is the Day of Arafah. Fasting on this day is highly recommended for those not performing Hajj. The Prophet ﷺ said it expiates the sins of two years.
The ruling
Sunnah muʾakkadah for non-pilgrims
The reward
Two years of expiation
Expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year.
Dates
Day of Arafah: dates through 1450 AH
| Hijri year | 9 Dhuʻl-Hijjah |
|---|---|
| 1448 AH | |
| 1449 AH | |
| 1450 AH |
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