Explanation

• The Day of Arafah falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah.
• It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage.
• The following day marks the start of Eid al-Adha.

Additional information:

• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• The first Hajj was performed in the same year.
• Hajj is ordained in Surah Al-Baqarah.
• There are three types of Hajj.
• The Kalima Tauheed is recited during Hajj.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Tawaf-e-Rukn is an obligatory (Farz) component of Hajj.
• It is also known as Tawaf-e-Ziyarat or Tawaf al-Ifadah.
• It is performed after Waqoof-e-Arafat (9th Dhul Hijjah) during Hajj.
• Without performing this Tawaf, Hajj is not completed.

Last verified on 30-06-2026

Explanation

• Miqat is the designated boundary for entering the state of Ihram.
• Pilgrims must wear Ihram before crossing Miqat.
• It applies to both Hajj and Umrah.
• Different regions have different Miqat points.
• Crossing Miqat without Ihram requires compensation (Dum).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Day: 10th Dhul Hijjah
• Name: Youm al-Nahr (Day of Sacrifice)
• Associated festival: Eid al-Adha
• Hajj days: 8th–13th Dhul Hijjah
• Main ritual: Qurbani (sacrifice)

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Wuquf (Standing at Arafat) is a key ritual of Hajj.
• It takes place on 9th Dhul-Hijjah.
• It is also called Yawm-e-Arafat.
• Pilgrims gather on the Plains of Arafat to pray and seek forgiveness.
• They perform combined Dhuhr and Asr prayers and supplicate (du’a).
• This ritual is essential for Hajj to be valid.

Last verified on 02-04-2026