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Celebration Of Great Hajj: High Point Of Arafat
7th h of December was observed as Yamul Arafah ( the
day of Arafah ), main day of Hajj ceremonies. About two million people attended
Arafat to offer Zuhr and Asr prayer there and stay there the whole of
afternoon, listen to the Khutbah of hajj. They will complete the Hajj rites on
10th of Zulhijjah or 8th December in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has mobilized a force of 100,000 men to
protect an estimated two million Muslim pilgrims , amid fears of attack or
deadly stampedes. The interior ministry said that in addition to many
thousands of Saudis, an estimated 1.7 million of the faithful have descended on
the kingdom from abroad to perform the annual rites. Local press reports spoke
of a throng that could reach three million, and the official SPA news agency
reported yesterday that everything was proceeding smoothly.The hajj is one of
the five pillars of Islam, which the Quran says all Muslims must carry out at
least once in their lives, if they are able to do so.Dozens of first aid
stations lined the route, SPA reported.Devotees are spending the day in prayer
and contemplation in the valley, transformed into a city of fireproof tents.
The Saudi health ministry said it has put in place some 24 field hospitals with
4,000 beds, in addition to nearly 140 health centers..
Hajj is a great institution, a world conference, a
symbol of total devotion to God, recognition of oneness of God, blessings of
Allah and His sovereignty ; human unity, equality and dignity We hope Hajj
will be completed peacefully to the satisfaction of all concerned.
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