Day of Arafat Stories

Muslims in Eastleigh, rest of Kenya observe the Day of Arafah through fasting
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 05, 2025

While it is not compulsory for those not on pilgrimage, it is widely practised by Muslims who are not performing the Hajj.

What is Hajj? Understanding the sacred journey millions of Muslims make each year
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 03, 2025

The pilgrimage follows a specific set of rituals and is carried out in and around the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Millions of Muslims gather on Mt. Arafat for climax of annual Hajj pilgrimage
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2024

Dressed in white, worshippers began arriving at dawn for the most challenging day of the rituals, climbing the 70-metre hill where the Prophet Mohamme...

Hajj 2024: Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, the leader of this year's Arafat sermon
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2024

Sheikh Al-Muaiqly's duty this year underscores the significance of his roles in spreading Islamic teachings.

South Africa's camaraderie with Palestine goes way back in time
Amina Wako  |  Feb 27, 2024

Yasser Arafat’s Palestinian Liberation Organisation had been a resolute supporter of Mandela’s struggle against white minority rule.

Somalia parliament initiates landmark constitutional review process
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 24, 2024

Somalia's bicameral parliament took a pivotal step today, passing a motion to begin amending the country's provisional constitution.

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