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Plain of Arafat

عرفات · Arafah · Arafat Ritual Site

Arafat, Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Essential Hajj standing place east of Makkah.

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About Plain of Arafat

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Arafat is the large designated plain where pilgrims gather and stand in supplication on the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah. It lies outside the Haram boundary.

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Place TypePilgrimage Ritual Site
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationArafat, Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia

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Religious TraditionIslam

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Historical Record

The area has been organized and equipped with infrastructure to support the annual Hajj gathering.

Sacred Tradition

Islamic law and Prophetic teaching place the standing at Arafat at the heart of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Editorial Context

Standing anywhere in the properly defined Arafat area fulfills the rite; climbing Jabal al-Rahmah is not required.

Prayer & Visitor Information

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Wuquf and supplication on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah
Day of Arafah

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October 15, 2026