Arefe Day

Have you ever felt the excitement of the day before a holiday? We call this special day Arefe. The day of Arefe is not only a harbinger of a major holiday but also a highly precious time when acts of kindness multiply. On this day, everyone—young and old—prepares for the holiday with great enthusiasm.

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The word “Arefe” is closely linked to a place name. The region where Muslim pilgrims gather and offer prayers during the Hajj is known as Arafat, and it is also called Arefe. On the day before Eid al-Adha, that is, on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah according to the Islamic calendar, millions of people gather there. We observe this special day as a time of preparation and prayer for the upcoming holiday.

Arefe is considered one of the most virtuous days of the year and among the days when prayers are most likely to be accepted. Acts of kindness done with love, sincere prayers, and shared beauty hold special value on this day. It is as if the entire world has joined hands, sharing in the joy of the coming holiday, filling every corner with peace.

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There are many beautiful ways to make the most of this special day:

• Share and Help Others: Giving charity to those in need around you or bringing them joy with small gifts enhances the spirit of the day.
• Do Good: Being kind not only to people but also to animals and nature aligns perfectly with the spirit of this day.
• Pray: You can offer abundant prayers for all the good wishes in your heart and for the well-being of your loved ones.
• Fast: For those unable to perform the Hajj, fasting on this day is highly rewarded, as it is promised that this fast will bring beauty to both your past and future year.

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Approximately 1400 years ago, our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) delivered one of his most famous sermons, the Farewell Sermon, on an Arefe day at Arafat. On that day, he gave profound advice to thousands of gathered people on human rights, love, and justice.