Ukrainian Muslims Are Greeted With “Hail To Ukraine” Slogan On Arafat Mountain

Tetyana — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:27:21 +0000

Muslims in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine, prayed for de-occupation of Crimea and salvation for Ukrainian pilgrims performing Hajj in Mecca. At the same time, the pilgrims to the Hole Land also prayed for peace in Ukraine and happy returning of internally displaced persons to Crimea after the occupation is over, Ukrainian Channel TSN Reports.

Ukrainian Muslims keep in touch with their compatriots performing Hajj, and say that the pilgrims performed all the necessary rituals without getting in any kind of trouble.

Ukrainian delegation always has a Ukrainian flag with them to prevent the group members from getting lost in the crowd. This flag, steaming on the tent, was seen by a Muslim from Kazakstan, who greeted the Ukrainian pilgrims with “Hail To Ukraine!” (a traditional Ukrainian greeting slogan) he shouted several times.

25/09/2015

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Ukrainian Muslims Pray For Their Country On The Mountain Of Arafat

oleg — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 11:44:01 +0000

About 3 million Muslims gathered on the Arafat territory on Friday, October 3, to worship God and address Him their pleas for their greatest wishes, and Ukrainian Muslims were among them. Our pilgrims prayed for Ukraine while standing at Arafat, and asked Allah Almighty to bless us all with peace, prosperity, wealth, freedom and security.

Ukrainian Muslims perform Hajj within Quotas of the two countries this year, Ukraine and Russia.

“Day od Arafat is the most precious,” — the Muslims say about the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, which is the culmination of Hajj. Islamic tradition pays special attention to that day, calling it one of the most blessed days of the year the God appreciated more among the other. During this day, pilgrims come to the Arafat mountain to perform the ceremony of standing and calling for God Almighty.

God forgives His slaves and saves them from the Hellfire on this day, according to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. And the best opportunity to make dua is the time of standing on Arafat, as duas are most appreciated during that time.

It bears reminding that Ukrainian pilgrims left for Hajj on September 27, 84 within Ukrainian and 150 within Russian quota. They are expected to return home on October 16.

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04/10/2014