Which term refers to the plain near Mecca where pilgrims gather on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, considered the most important day of Hajj?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic Calendar and Places question asks: Which term refers to the plain near Mecca where pilgrims gather on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, considered the most important day of Hajj? The correct choice is C. Arafat. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Kaaba
Why not A: “Kaaba” does not fit this question. The answer is Arafat.
- B. Hijri Calendar
Why not B: “Hijri Calendar” does not fit this question. The answer is Arafat.
- C. Arafat ✓
- D. Masjid al-Haram
Why not D: “Masjid al-Haram” does not fit this question. The answer is Arafat.
Correct answer
C. Arafat
Explanation
Arafat is the term that matches “Which term refers to the plain near Mecca where pilgrims gather on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, considered the most important day of Hajj” (option C). Option A (Kaaba) does not fit this question. Option B (Hijri Calendar) does not fit this question. Option D (Masjid al-Haram) does not fit this question. For this Islamic Calendar and Places question, the accepted answer is Arafat.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Calendar and Places
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