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A day on which Muslims fast to repent for their sins. The Day of ‘Arafah (Arabic: يوم عرفة) is an Islamic Holy Day that falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijja (ذو الحجة) of the lunar Islamic Calendar.
Arafat is the name of the desert and day of Arafa is the ninth day of the month of Zul-Hajja, the day that everyone meets at this desert only to see each other, to live together a day to recognize each other as Arafa means to know – to be acquainted with Allah in being with each other. It is the place of every Muslim in the simple clothing of two pieces of white material. We know each other with the name of “Hajj” or one who is intending, not by title or rank. It is the land of equality, no boundary but different nations. No restriction of moving from one part to another. All the nations are brothers and are together in this vast desert. In the end of the day of Arafa, we all move to the valley of Muzdalifa or Mash’ar (awareness).
And for us who are not in the Hajj we fast this day.
