The Holy Quran 26:38 — Surah Ash-Shu'ara

Arabic text

فَجُمِعَ ٱلسَّحَرَةُ لِمِيقَـٰتِ يَوْمٍ مَّعْلُومٍ

So the magicians were (summoned for the contest and) gathered for an appointment on the specified day (which was a day of festivity for the people).

The gathering of the sorcerers: that is, on the day of the festival, in the forenoon.

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