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The day is the culmination of a pilgrimage for Muslims at Mecca, Saudi Arabia, who assemble at the Arafah mountain and plain to pray and supplicate for pardon. In addition, Muslims worldwide fast and pray on this day, even if they are not partaking in the pilgrimage.
The day honors the finality of Islam's faith as well as Divine revelation. Attending prayers and preparing for Eid ul-Adha are two other traditions. Muslims who cannot travel to Mecca will repeat this prayer in other holy places like mosques.
The Prophet Mohammed gave the Final Lecture on Friday, the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, in the year 10 AH (6th March, 632).
It is the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's final speech on Mount Arafah. For Muslims, the pilgrimage is a religious obligation that must be fulfilled at least once in a lifetime by all those who are financially and physically capable of doing so.
When Muhammad stood before Allah to make supplications, he did not fast. Therefore, those who go on the pilgrimage would be blessed by Allah. Read below to know about the timeline of the Day of Arafat.
On this day, Muslims hear Islamic scholars deliver speeches on Mount Arafat as they beg Allah's mercy. The ritual is termed 'Standing Before God,' and it goes on from noon till dusk on that day. Fasting is a suggested activity for those who are not performing the Hajj. Muslims who fast on this day are said to be forgiven for their sins from the previous year and their transgressions in the next year.
Pilgrims come to Arafat before midday on ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, where they remain in thoughtful vigil, offering supplications, repenting and atoning for past misdeeds, seeking the mercy of God, and listening to Islamic scholars give speeches from nearby Mount Arafat.
A Muslim pilgrim's Hajj will be considered invalid if not spend an afternoon on Arafat. This day is regarded as among the essential Hajj ceremonies.
Shia Muslims recite the Arafah prayer till sundown, and this day is regarded as prayer day.
On this day, people would fast to have their ill actions from the past year and the upcoming year forgiven.
Fasting on the Day of Arafah for non-pilgrims is a strongly regarded Sunnah that comes with a significant reward: Allah forgives two years' worth of sins.
Muslim people on pilgrimage commonly make their way towards the mount of Arafah.
The day is determined for each country based on the sighting of the Dhu'l-Hijjah new moon.
The 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah is Arafah Day, which marks the completion of the religion of Islam as well as Divine inspiration. It marks the culmination of Hajj, as Muslim pilgrims congregate at Mount Arafat for a day of prayer and Quran recitations.
Forgiveness of ones misdeeds is a great reward.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| July 30, 2020 | Thursday |
| July 19, 2021 | Monday |
| July 09, 2022 | Saturday |
| June 27, 2023 | Tuesday |
| June 15, 2024 | Saturday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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