Dhul-Hijjah

How do different countries celebrate Eid al-Adha? Eid al-Adha, also known as “Feast of Sacrifice” or “Big Eid”, is an Islamic religious festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to follow God’s command to sacrifice his son.…

The Day of Arafah The ninth day of Dhul Hijjah is the day of Arafah. It is the day when Hajj pilgrims stand on the plain of ‘Arafat’ (a flat wide desert about 22 km south east of Mecca) to pray. Arafat literally means knowledge and…

Sacred Month of Dhul-Hijjah During the Month of Dhul-Hijjah, there are many blessed opportunities to seek forgiveness, guidance and protection from Allah (SWT). Even when so many are held back from performing Hajj, these days are…