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Day of Arafah – On the second day of the Hajj, pilgrims arrive early at the plains of Arafah, about 15km (9 miles) from Mina. They spend the afternoon in wuquf (standing) from midday to sunset ...
Some spend years hoping and praying to one day perform the Hajj or saving up money and waiting for a permit to embark on the trip. Ahead of the journey, preparations may include packing various ...
Pilgrims threw stones at Jamarat Al-Aqaba a day after standing on Mount Arafat, the most important ritual of Hajj Fekry Abdeen, Ikram Kouachi | 06.06.2025 - Update : 06.06.2025 ...
Clad in simple white garments, unified by devotion, race and rank forgotten, they come to seek God’s mercy, forgiveness, and blessings. The 8th of Dhul Hijjah, marking the first day of Hajj ...
Millions of Muslims around the world on Thursday are observed Arafat Day, one of the most sacred dates in the Islamic calendar. The day holds a deep significance for pilgrims at Hajj and believers ...
The Hajj occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year. This year, the Hajj will start on June 4.
Luckily, the date for Eid al-Adha 2025 has been confirmed. According to Al-Jazeera, authorities in Saudi Arabia have confirmed that this special day will begin at sunset on Thursday, June 5, and ...