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Follow Saudi day of Arafah or South African.

· 13 Muharram 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 2421English

Question

Assalamualaikum. I am aware that it is a great virtue to fast on the 9th of zil-hijjah, day of Arafah. Firstly Is Saudi ahead of us in South Africa this year? Should we fast on the day of Arafah as it is in Saudi Arabia? or should we fast on our local 9th Zilhijjah? Please reply ASAP as we are very close to the date.

Answer

Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

In South Africa, one should follow the local calendar. We apologise for the belated reply.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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