Arafah in Tareem. Last year I uploaded a video of this same annual service, but from the rear. This year I came rather early and managed to get a seat upfront.
Please see Comment Box below for the explanation as well as the link to the video last year.
In this clip, they have completed the supplications and speech. The Munsheed (he who recites poetry) is reciting one of Imam al-Haddad’s poems, Khuz Yamiinan. The crowd follows along.
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“Arafah in Tareem. Not the same as Hajj, but the ceremony replicates that of at Arafah as per what the pilgrims are going through, but not entirely. I’ll explain.
For hundreds of years, Muslims who don’t go for Hajj, may have at their own city, a ceremony commemorating Arafah. Unfortunately due to an array of factors, many don’t do it anymore. But I’ve been told it was in existence in Iraq and Syria.
Today Hadhramout is one of few (and I hope not the only) places that still has it. Perhaps this is why some ppl appreciate this place more or it becomes crystallised by indicators as such perseverance of goodness (khayr).
People get together from all walks of life, on the day of Arafah around after Asar time and stay there till they break fast and do Maghrib together. This year they also served dinner.
A portion of what happens, replicates exactly the text that is read at Arafah. Another portion could be a lecture and a recitation of a poem.
Tareem is in a valley. So the hills you see around it is what makes the top of the valley. This is not meant to be a replica of Arafah. It’s just in the picture. In almost any part of town, you will see hills like this as the valley is closed up – unlike Klang Valley where the opening is vast.
This takes place in Khelah/Kheleh district of Tareem. The family names Mulekheleh comes from this name. Short for Moulay Kheleh. Saint or Patron of Kheleh. Like the name Moulay Idris in Morocco.
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