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Dhul Hijjah, Arafah and Eid al-Adha Planning Guide

A calendar guide for reading Dhul Hijjah event pages, the Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha timing and local Hajj-season boundaries.

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Dhul Hijjah, Arafah and Eid al-Adha Planning Guide

Event window

Dhul Hijjah 8-13 for Hajj, 9 for Arafah, 10 for Eid al-Adha

Planning boundary

Calendar sequence, not operational Hajj instruction

Local check

Confirm Eid prayer and local moon-sighting practice

Dhul Hijjah planning brings several related dates into one short window: the beginning of the month, the Hajj days, the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha. Quran 22:27-28 anchors Hajj as a known public pilgrimage season, but a web calendar still has to show the difference between expected civil dates and local religious announcements.

The Muslim Post calendar treats these pages as planning references. The event pages can help readers see the sequence, compare 9 Dhul Hijjah and 10 Dhul Hijjah, and understand why Hajj-related dates are often read alongside Saudi Arabia announcements while local Eid prayer arrangements may still depend on the reader's community.

For ordinary planning, use the date page to organize time off, fasting reminders, family plans and Eid logistics. For worship decisions, local practice, Hajj operations or disputed moon-sighting questions, confirm with the authority you follow.

Dhul Hijjah Event Sequence

EventHijri anchorUse this page forBoundary
Hajj days8-13 Dhul HijjahUnderstanding the date sequence.Not a pilgrim operations guide.
Day of Arafah9 Dhul HijjahFasting reminders and calendar planning for non-pilgrims.Confirm local teaching and health limits.
Eid al-Adha10 Dhul HijjahEid date, prayer and family logistics.Prayer time and local announcements are community-specific.
Local decisionNear the final nightsResolving one-day differences.Follow the authority you normally follow.

FAQ

Is the Day of Arafah always the day before Eid al-Adha?

In the Hijri sequence, Arafah is 9 Dhul Hijjah and Eid al-Adha begins on 10 Dhul Hijjah. Civil-calendar display can still differ by local announcement.

Can this guide replace local Hajj or Eid instructions?

No. It is a date and planning guide. Follow official Hajj operators, local mosques and community authorities for operational or worship-specific instructions.

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