The Day of Arafah In Canada 2021 - 2022

On Saturday, Sunday, July 10th, 2021, is The Day of Arafah.

And on Friday, July 08th, 2022, is the Day of Arafah.

The Day of Arafah (in Arabic called Waqf Al-Arafa) is an Islamic holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar. The Day of Arafah is the second day of the pilgrimage (in Arabic is Hajj) in the holly city of Mecca. On the Day of Arafah, pilgrims gather at the mountain plain of Arafah, praying and supplicating to their Lord. Waqf Al-Arafa is the most important pillar of the Hajj. In fact, prophet Muhammad says in one Hadeeth: "The pilgrimage is Arafah."  The day that comes after the Day of Arafah is the first day of the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. 

Some facts about the Day of Arafat:

There are some interesting facts about the Day of Arafah:

1- Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said that fasting on the Day of Arafah forgives all the minor sins of the past year and the coming year.

2- Standing on Mount Arafah completes the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). It is the most significant act of the Hajj.

3- Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) last sermon was while he was standing on Mount Arafah. And for that reason, it is visited by pilgrims during the Hajj (pilgrimage).

4- The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) declared the Day of Arafah as a day of celebration & feasting.

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