The 9th of Zilhaj represents an important day in the Hajj pilgrimage. It is the day of Arafah on which the Hajj pilgrims make their way towards the plain of Arafa (or Arafat) from Mina. The day is followed by Eid ul Azha (Festival of Sacrifice). The day of Arafa holds a great deal of importance in Islam, as is evident from a hadith by Imam Zainul Abideen (A.S):

"O God, this is the day of Arafah a day which you have made noble, given honor and magnified within it. You have spread your mercy, showed kindness through your pardon, made plentiful your giving and by it you have been gracious towards your servants." (Sahifa as-Sajjadiyyah, Dua no. 47)

This significant day is a source of blessing for all Muslims. This day has special Aamaal (supplications) narrated from the Imams for the day as well as the night the follows it. The night of Arafat, especially, holds great importance as it is one of the seven nights in the Islamic calendar that hold special significance - the other six being Shab e Qadr, Shab e Mairaaj, Shab e Baraat, 15th of Shabaan, and the two nights of Eid. One hadith narrates that once Imam Zain ul Abideen (A.S) saw a man begging from people on the day of Arafah. Imam said, "Woe unto you that on a day like this you are asking from other than God. This is a day when the mercy and grace of Allah reaches (even) the fetus in the womb."

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