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'''ʿArafa''' (عَرَفَة) is the 9th day of [[Dhu l-Hijja]], the last month of [[Hijri calendar]], and the day before [[Eid al-Adha]]. According to [[Shi'a]] [[Fiqh]] (jurisprudence) pilgrims of [[Hajj]] must stay in [['Arafat]] from the noon to sunset of this day. The day of 'Arafa is one of the most important days of year for Muslims. Special rituals have been reported for this day in [[hadith]]s, the best of which is praying and asking for forgiveness, most of Shi'as recite the [[Supplication of 'Arafa by Imam al-Husayn (a)]] in the day. According to Shi'a, performing [[Ziyara of Imam al-Husayn (a)]] is recommended ([[Mustahab]]) on this day.

'Arafa (عَرَفَة) is derived from the Arabic word "'Arafa" (َعَرَف) meaning knowing, understanding and learning.<ref>Raghib, ''Mufradat'', p.560</ref> Apparently, the name of this day has been taken from [['Arafat]] (a special place near [[Mecca]] where pilgrims of Hajj stay for a specific time in.).<ref>Qurayshi, ''al-Tahqiq li kalimat al-Qur'an'', vol.8 p.120</ref>