★ Major Islamic Events & Holidays — France
Day of Arafah 1448 / 2027
The Pinnacle of Hajj & The Day of Forgiveness and Supplication
268 days remaining
Saturday, May 15, 2027
9 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1448 AH
ℹ Islamic dates are subject to local crescent moon sighting and may vary by ±1 day in France.
Multi-Year Schedule & Dates
Day of Arafah dates across upcoming Hijri and Gregorian years in France.
| Hijri Date | Gregorian Date | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1447 AH | May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | Completed |
| 1448 AH | May 15, 2027 | Saturday | Upcoming |
| 1449 AH | May 4, 2028 | Thursday | Upcoming |
| 1450 AH | Apr 23, 2029 | Monday | Upcoming |
| 1451 AH | Apr 11, 2030 | Friday | Upcoming |
| 1452 AH | Apr 1, 2031 | Tuesday | Upcoming |
| 1453 AH | Mar 21, 2032 | Sunday | Upcoming |
| 1454 AH | Mar 10, 2033 | Friday | Upcoming |
| 1455 AH | Feb 28, 2034 | Tuesday | Upcoming |
Significance & Religious Importance
The Day of Arafah is the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and the most sacred day of the Islamic year. Pilgrims gather on the plain of Mount Arafat to perform Wuquf, the central pillar without which Hajj is incomplete. For Muslims around the world who are not performing pilgrimage, fasting on the Day of Arafah is strongly encouraged as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that it expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year.
Recommended Sunnah Deeds & Practices
- Fast on the Day of Arafah (expiates the sins of two years for non-pilgrims)
- Recite the best supplication of Arafah: La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah...
- Abundant Takbeerat (Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah...) and Tahlil
- Make heartfelt personal Duas and seek sincere forgiveness (Istighfar) from Allah
- Engage in Quran recitation, charity, and acts of righteousness
Masnoon Dua / Supplication
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa ala kulli shay-in Qadeer
There is no god but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He has power over all things. (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3585)