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The Hajj is a journey of a lifetime, and it officially begins on the 8th day of Dhul Hijjah. This day is known as Yawm
The Day of Arafah is on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. It is one of the most important days of the Islamic calendar. The Day
The 10th of Dhul Hijjah is perhaps the busiest and most rewarding day for a pilgrim. Known as Yawm al-Nahr, or the Day of Sacrifice,
While the excitement of Eid al-Adha is a major highlight of Hajj, the pilgrimage doesn’t end there. The three days following the 10th of Dhul
Hajj is not just a journey. It is a journey of effort, patience, and a big personal change. It requires both physical strength and a
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. It refers to the journey to the holy city of Makkah in the month of Dhul
From Shelter to Resilience: Finding Strength in Adversity This past year was hard for me, I was living in a shelter, because I didn’t have a safe place to go to. I went to a residential longer-term housing facility. It was a private and safe place for women and children. From a 5 bedroom house I went to a small bunk bed with a drawer that had a key and a lock. You really learn a lot about yourself – I learned that I was able to quickly adapt to my surroundings. I set up my bed, arranged all my personal things and put away my few important documents in the drawer directly below my bunk bed. Then I sat and waited. I waited for things to fall into place so I could leave the shelter. The first couple of days went by smooth but soon the anxiety of waiting for something to happen started to make me feel trapped and helpless.
