Jabal Arafat

Jabal Arafat (Mountain of Mercy)
Mount Arafat, also called Jabal ar-Rahmah, may be found to the southeast of the city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. During the ninth day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul Hajj, Muslim pilgrims depart Mina for Mount Arafat, where they stand in prayer and recite verses from the Holy Quran. "Mountain of Mercy" (Jabal Arafat) is another name for Mount Arafat. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, stood here and preached the Khutbat al-Wada, or the Last Sermon, to his followers and all the Muslims who had travelled with him on the Hajjat ul-Wida. About 20 kilometres to the southeast of the Saudi Arabian city of Makkah is where you'll find Mount Arafat. It is located precisely between Taif and Makkah, 10 kilometres from Mina, 6 kilometres from Muzdalifah, and 22 kilometres from Makkah.