Yawm al-Nahr

What Does Yawm al-Nahr Mean in Detail?

After spending the night at Muzdalifah, pilgrims return to Mina on Yawm al-Nahr to perform several critical rites. The preferred sequence according to the Sunnah is: first, stoning the Jamrat al-Aqabah (the largest pillar) with seven pebbles; second, offering the Hady sacrifice (obligatory for Tamattu and Qiran pilgrims); third, shaving the head (Halq) or trimming the hair (Taqsir); and fourth, performing Tawaf al-Ifadah (also called Tawaf al-Hajj) at the Kaaba, followed by Sa'i for those who haven't performed it. After completing the stoning and shaving, the pilgrim achieves the first Tahallul (partial release from Ihram), which lifts all Ihram restrictions except sexual relations. After completing Tawaf al-Ifadah, the second Tahallul is achieved, and all restrictions are lifted. The Prophet stated that there is no harm in changing the order of these rites on this day. It is also the first day of Eid al-Adha, celebrated by Muslims worldwide.