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Most of Makkah's neighborhoods, including Al-Misfalah, Al-Mansur, Jarul, Al-Hijlah, and Ajyad, become empty on the day of Arafat as pilgrims make their way to the level of Arafat.

- The Yawm Al-Kholeef Day is a special occasion for the Makkah people. When a custom that has been followed since ancient times and passed down through the generations is repeated every year. Trending : We want to build a new civilization for Tomorrow - Saudi Crown Prince

- Women in Makkah are eager to spend the day of Arafah in the Makkah Grand Mosque. They start to circumambulate (Tawaf) and sleep in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque and spend the day of Arafah with their children while breaking their fast there. During this time, they also give lectures and seminars and pass along to the next generation this inherited custom.

- Families continue to pray in the Grand Mosque throughout the Maghrib and Isha prayers, and they don't leave until the Isha prayer is finished. Most Viewed : What do you know about the Holy site of Mina

- "Youm Al-Kholeef" derived from the Arabic word for 'Void' or 'Empty'. As millions of Hajj pilgrims head to Mount Arafat on 9th Dhul Hijjah. The women and children of Makkah head towards Masjid Al-Haram to avoid the emptiness there.

The Grand Mosque in Makkah is frequently decorated in the colors of the black covers for women from the holy capital who find the Day of Arafah to be an appropriate opportunity to spend the day in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, which is empty of worshippers. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to circumambulate, kiss the black stone, wipe it, and cling to a veil Kaaba for quite a while. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Instagram