The GASTA said a total of 1,673,230 pilgrims – including 166,654 domestic and 1,506,576 foreign pilgrims, were in Arafat on the Day of Arafah. On Thursday June 05, 2025 - Youme Arafah, after Fajr - morning prayers, pilgrims will proceed to Arafat. Standing on the Plains of Arafat on 9th of Dhul Hijjah - Youme Arafah or Hajj Day, is the key ritual of Hajj. At Arafat, Pilgrims combine Zuhr and Asr prayers , and also listen to the Hajj Sermon (Hajj Khutbah) from Masjid Namirah. Close to sunset on 9th of Dhul Hijjah, the pilgrims will leave for Muzdalifah.