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Arafat day, or Day of Arafat, occurs on the 9^th day of the pilgrimage to the holy site of Mecca, and it is believed to stand as the day on which the religion has been perfected. When you visit Abu Dhabi during this time, consider checking into a spa resort Abu Dhabi has to offer its international visitors, such as the Anantara Al Yamm. Providing a soothing experience in the middle of the desert, these villas in Abu Dhabi are fine oases for some welcome rejuvenation. Especially in the aftermath of Arafat Day, as it is a day of fasting and devotion as Muslims worldwide choose this time to ask Allah (the Arabic word for God) for forgiveness and ultimate salvation. The act of fasting is an important aspect of the Islamic faith, as it commences during the entire period of Ramadan and culminates in the evening, to be taken up again the next dawn for more than a month. A revered spiritual practice, it aims to bring the practitioner closer to Allah. Arafat Day marks the end of the period of fasting. During the Day of Arafat, supplicants who have undertaken the sacred pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca gather on the Plain of Arafat and Mount Arafat and devote their thoughts and prayers to Allah and their counterparts around the world do the same. Mount Arafat is the site from which the Prophet delivered his famous final speech before his passing, and he urged universality among Muslims and non-Muslims alike, as well as urging his followers to stay true to their faith and to treat women with kindness and compassion as worthy partners in the marriage contract. 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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