The al hega doaah means "Possessor of the Pilgrimage" or "The Month of the Pilgrimage". During this month Muslim pilgrims from all around the world congregate at Mecca to visit the Kaaba. The Hajj is performed on the eighth, ninth and the tenth of this month. Day of Arafah takes place on the ninth of the month. Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of the Sacrifice", begins on the tenth day and ends on sunset of the 13th.

The al hega doaah first 9 days of Dhu al-Hijjah for fasting
The first 10 nights of Dhu al-Hijjah for standing (Qiyaam) in Tahajjud
The 8th, 9th and 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah as the days of Hajj
The 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah as the Day of Arafah
Takbirut Tashreeq is observed from the 9 Dhu al-Hijjah till 13 Dhu al-Hijjah

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