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As Muslims around the world prepare to embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia has revealed the calendar dates for the Dhul Hijjah month. With the commencement of Dhul Hijjah on June 7.
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court released the dates for the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, which marks the beginning of a significant spiritual journey for Muslims worldwide.
With Arafat Day set for June 15 and the day of Eid Al-Adha falling on June 16, this milestone event will be celebrated by pilgrims and non-pilgrims alike.
The city of Mecca will be flooded with millions of pilgrims seeking spiritual fulfillment and purification.
The highlight of the Hajj is the day of Arafat, which falls on June 15, when pilgrims will ascend Mount Arafat to pray for forgiveness and supplicate for their needs.
It is considered the most important day of the pilgrimage and a day of atonement.
The grand finale of the Hajj is marked by Eid Al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice,” celebrated on June 16.
This sacred occasion commemorates the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim when he was willing to sacrifice his son for the sake of God. Eid Al-Adha is a time of feasting and gift-giving, and is a public holiday in many Muslim countries.
The annual Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a mandatory religious duty for every Muslim who is physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey.
