(the Yom Kippur War). In 1993 Israel agreed to grant autonomous status to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, according to the terms of a peace agreement with the PLO. Official languages: Hebrew and Arabic. Religion: Jewish majority, Muslim and Christian minorities. Currency: shekel. Capital:...
We are most likely looking forward to three working days off, from Monday June 17 to Wednesday June 19, depending on the moon sightings and when the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah starts. While Arafat Day usually counts as a public holiday (we had the day off last year and next year is ...
Arabic - the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects Arabic language abaya - (Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women mukataa - an Arabic word for headquarters or administrative center; "Arafat was holed up in the mukataa of...
A spiritual high point of Hajj for many is to stand on the plain of Arafat. Pilgrims pray at the site, praising God and asking for God’s forgiveness.对许多人来说,哈吉的精神高潮是站在阿拉法特平原上。朝圣者们在此祈祷,赞美上帝并请求上帝的宽恕。Other religious acts include performing “tawaf...
FILE - Muslim pilgrims pray on the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 27, 2023. A spiritual highlight of Hajj for many is the standing on the plain of Arafat, where...
"The current efforts of Jordan and Egypt and all the rest of the Muslim Middle East nations to give these same people a state is clearly a ploy to get a foothold inside Israel. It is a strategic accommodation to establish a base from which the final assault against Israel can be made. ...
Water mist is sprayed on Muslim pilgrims as they walk towards the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Around two million pilgrims are converging on Saud...
“O people, have I faithfully delivered unto you my message?” A powerful murmur of assents “O Allah! yes!”arose from thousands of pilgrims and the vibrant words “Allahumma Na’m,” rolled like thunder throughout the valley. The Prophet raised his forefinger and said: “O Allah bear ...
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Image:Muslim pilgrims gather on the Mount of Mercy at the plain of Arafat. Pic: AP What is the Day of Arafah and why is it so important? The Day of Arafah is a very important day for Muslims, as it is a day of immense divine forgiveness, mercy and blessings. ...