Arafat Day in 🇪🇬 Egypt
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Arafat Day in Egypt
Arafat Day in Egypt precedes Eid al-Adha with fasting; Egyptian pilgrims on Hajj stand on the plain of Arafat while those at home engage in extra prayers and prepare for the following day's sacrifice.
About Arafat Day
The most sacred day of the Hajj pilgrimage, when millions of Muslim pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat near Mecca to pray and seek forgiveness from Allah.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | June 15 | Saturday |
| 2025 | June 5 | Thursday |
| 2026 | May 26 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | May 15 | Saturday |
| 2029 | April 23 | Monday |
| 2030 | April 12 | Friday |