The Day of Arafah (Arabic: يوم عرفة, romanized: Yawm 'Arafah) is an Islamic holiday that falls on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar. [4] It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and is followed by the holiday of Eid al-Adha. [5]

Aug 28, 2018 · In the Islamic holiday calendar, the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah (the Month of Hajj) is called the Day of Arafat (or Day of Arafah). This day is the culminating event of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Jul 16, 2020 · The Day of ‘Arafah (Yawm Al-‘Arafah), also called the Day of the Standing (Yawm Al-Waqf), is significant because it is the holiest day of the Islamic Hijri lunar year (just as Laylat Al-Qadr, the Night of Empowering Decree in Ramadan, is the holiest night of the Islamic year).

Jun 13, 2024 · Arafat Day, also known as the Day of Arafah or Day of Arafat, holds great significance for Muslims around the world. It falls on the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah roughly 70 days after the end of Ramadan and …

Mar 11, 2025 · The four-day break will begin on Dhu Al Hijjah 9 with Arafat Day before rolling into Dhu Al Hijjah 10, 11 and 12. So when is Eid Al Adha 2025 predicted to be? Current predictions show that Eid Al Adha will begin on Thursday June 5 with Friday June 6, Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8 all being official public holidays.

Jul 20, 2021 · Arafat is the day on which Allah forgives the sins of millions of Muslims worldwide. People fast on this day and seek blessings and forgiveness from Allah, the almighty. Further, people also recite duas and supplications on this day and prepare for the Eid al-Adha.

On 9th Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims travel to the plains of ‘Arafat, where they will combine their Dhuhr and Asr prayers and then spend the entire day making du'a. They will stand until sunset facing the Qiblah and seeking forgiveness for their sins.

Jun 17, 2024 · On the Day of Arafat, Muslims fast and spend time in prayer and contemplation. In addition, many recite special prayers and verses known as the du’a of Arafat. This du’a is considered to be one of the most important prayers in Islam, and is said to have great power.

Arafat Day marks the day when Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy), to engage in prayer and seek forgiveness. This act is known as Wuquf al-Arafah (Standing at Arafat) and is considered the pinnacle of Hajj.

The Day of Arafah is on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah and is considered one of the most blessed days. It is the day when pilgrims gather at the mountain plain of Arafat and pray to Allah SWT, asking for forgiveness and blessings. It is regarded as the holiest night of the Islamic year.