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Residents to fast as Haj pilgrims head for Arafah
Khaleej Times
|June 05, 2025
Muslims across the UAE are recommended to fast today in observance of the Day of Arafah one of the most sacred days in Islam.
As pilgrims performing Haj in Makkah gather on the plain of Arafah, Muslims around the world who are not on the pilgrimage will mark the day with fasting, prayer and reflection.
The Day of Arafah falls on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, the day before Eid Al Adha, and is deeply significant in Islamic tradition.
"Allah chose this day to complete the religion of Islam," said Sheikh Ayaz Housee, Imam of NGS and Khateeb at Al Manar Islamic Centre.
"In Surah Al-Ma'idah, Allah says: 'This day I have perfected for you your religion, completed My favour upon you, and approved Islam as your religion.' That declaration was made on the Day of Arafah," he explained.
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