The Day of Arafa is an Islamic holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is considered the most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage, where pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat to pray and reflect. In Saudi Arabia and many other Muslim-majority countries, it is observed as a public holiday, leading to the closure of financial markets, government offices, and private businesses. This day precedes the start of Eid Al-Adha and marks a period of significantly reduced economic activity in the Middle East region.
The date is determined by the sighting of the new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah according to the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia officially announces the start of the month, which dictates the specific Gregorian date for the Day of Arafa each year.
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