On the Day of 'Arafah during Hajj, pilgrims come around to the plain of 'Arafah, which is a main part of the Hajj ritual. They engage in acts of worship, including prayers and duas, seeking ...

Pilgrims performing Hajj do not typically fast on this day. Instead, they travel to the plains of ‘Arafat, standing until sunset, facing the Qiblah, and dedicating the day to dua and seeking ...

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 ...

(RNS) — On one particular day of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Saba walked 42,000 steps in performing the rites of that day and going from one location to the other in the relentless heat with ...

On Friday, Muslims around the world celebrated the Day of Arafat. It is the most important day of Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca all Muslims hope to make at least once in their lives. Participating ...

The Saudi government has not released a final figure on the number of hajj pilgrims this year, but has said anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 would be taking part. All of this year’s pilgrims are ...

Hajj – an annual pilgrimage of people, united in spite of sectarian beliefs, regional divisions and rivalries. But this year that chorus will be diminished, writes Nima Elbagir.

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.