Special day
Day of Arafat
The day the pilgrims stand.
Today
When is Day of Arafat?
Worldwide
What is Day of Arafat?
On the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims performing Hajj gather on the plain of Arafat near Mecca for a day of standing in prayer. Muslims elsewhere often fast, and the day immediately precedes Eid al-Adha.
How to celebrate
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Hashtags
- #DayOfArafat
- #9DhulHijjah
- #Hajj
- #Arafah
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