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Hajj - Day of Arafat (Waqf Al Arafah) 2024 in the Pakistan falls on June 15, 2024. In addition to celebrating love and affection on this special day, it's beneficial to be aware of various other significant dates throughout the year. This includes public holidays, national holidays, religious observances, bank holidays, and cultural festivals. By exploring the information provided below, you can gain insights into the dates of all upcoming holidays in the Pakistan, allowing you to plan and participate in various festivities and observances that hold cultural, religious, or national significance.
| Event Name | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Hajj - Day of Arafat (Waqf Al Arafah) 2024 | 15 June, 2024 |
The Day of Arafah is a day of great forgiveness, and it is a day of great importance in the Islamic calendar.
History: The Day of Arafah is the ninth day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.
Event: It falls on the second day of Hajj in Makkah.
Significance: The Day of Arafah is considered the most important day of the first decade of Dhul-Hijjah, making it the best day in the Islamic calendar.
Forgiveness: The day of Arafah is a day of great forgiveness, because Allah frees people from the fire more than any other day.
Rituals: Pilgrims going on the Hajj will travel to the plains of Arafat, where they will gather for their Zuhr and Asr prayers and spend the day praying.They will stand facing the Qiblah until sunset and seek forgiveness for their sins.
On the 9th of Dhul - Hijjah, Hazrat Gabriel(peace be upon him) taught Hazrat Ibrahim(peace be upon him) all the "Rituals of Hajj".People who perform Hajj on the 9th of Dhul - Hijjah go to Arafat field for waqf, so they call the 9th of Dhul - Hijjah "Day of Arafah" accordingly.
This year, Hajj - Day of Arafat (Waqf Al Arafah) 2024 will be on 15 June, 2024