Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the geographical area Arafa where the Prophet gave his Farewell Sermon.
Listed below are the countries who observe Arafat (Haj) Day as a public holiday. If the holiday is observed over several days, these are listed below.
Saturday June 15th 2024
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 United Arab Emirates |
Day of Arafah |
Sunday June 16th 2024
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Afghanistan |
Day of Arafa |
 Kuwait |
Arafat Day |
 Libya |
Arafat Day |
 Malaysia |
Arafat (Haj) Day |
 Maldives |
Hajj Day |
 Oman |
Arafat Day |
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