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When to Observe Youm-e-Arafah Fast: Local 9th Zilhajja or Saudi Arabia’s Hajj?

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Muftionline.co.za

Q: The fast of the day of hajj, youm-e-arafah has great significance. When should people living in other countries observe fast? According to the 9th zilhajja of their country or when it is Hajj in Saudi Arabia?

Bismillaah

A: According to their country.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.

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