Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, said the Day of Arafah represents a time of forgiveness, mercy and blessings.In a post on his account on the X platform, Sheikh Ahmed noted that the occasion is marked by the opening of the gates of heaven for supplications, as millions of pilgrims perform Hajj.“The Day of Arafah… the day of forgiveness, mercy and blessings… the gates of heaven are opened for supplications… O God, we ask You on this day to accept the pilgrimage of the pilgrims to Your House, and to accept our supplication and protect our homelands,” he said.

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said the Day of Arafah reflects the highest meanings of mercy and forgiveness.In a post on his account on the X platform, Sheikh Maktoum said millions of pilgrims gather on the plains of Arafah with hearts full of supplication and hope, renewing the most meaningful human and Islamic values.“On the Day of Arafah, the greatest meanings of mercy and forgiveness are manifested, and millions of pilgrims gather on the plains of Arafah with hearts full of supplication and hope to God, and the most beautiful human and Islamic values are renewed,” he said.He also prayed for the continued stability and prosperity of the UAE and for peace worldwide.“On this blessed day, we ask God to perpetuate the security, stability and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates, to protect our leadership, our people and residents on its land, and to spread peace and goodness throughout the world,” he added.