Guide to Arafat
Arafat Guide
“Hajj is Arafah” — understand the plain of Arafat, the Mount of Mercy and the standing that is the heart of Hajj.
The Day of Standing
A Pilgrim's Guide to Arafat
The plain of Arafat, about 20 km southeast of Makkah, is where Hajj reaches its climax on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah. The Prophet ο·Ί said, “Hajj is Arafah,” underscoring the day's supreme importance.
Jabal al-Rahmah
The Mount of Mercy on the plain, near where the Prophet ο·Ί delivered his Farewell Sermon.
The Standing (Wuquf)
Pilgrims gather from midday to sunset on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah in prayer and supplication — the essential pillar of Hajj.
Masjid Namirah
The vast mosque at Arafat where the Hajj sermon and combined prayers are held.
Southeast of Makkah
About 20 km from the Grand Mosque, beyond Mina and Muzdalifah.
The standing at Arafat is the single indispensable pillar of Hajj — a pilgrim who misses it has missed the Hajj. It is a day of forgiveness, humility and du'a beneath the open sky.
Arafat is not part of Umrah, but its meaning inspires every pilgrim. To perform this rite in future, see our Hajj packages.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Standing at Arafat is the central pillar of Hajj, performed on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah. Umrah does not include Arafat, but pilgrims value understanding its significance.
The Prophet ο·Ί said, 'Hajj is Arafah.' The standing at Arafat from midday to sunset on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah is the indispensable pillar of Hajj; missing it invalidates the Hajj.
The Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat, near where the Prophet ο·Ί delivered his Farewell Sermon. Many pilgrims gather near it during the day of Arafah.
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