Arafat Family History
Arafat Surname Meaning
Muslim: ornamental religious name adopted with reference to ‘Arafāt, a plain lying twelve miles southwest of Mecca.
It is a significant location where pilgrims spend a day praying during the hajj.
The hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, making Arafāt a central site in the pilgrimage.
Many consider the day spent at Arafāt as one of the most important moments of the hajj experience.
This practice underscores the deep spiritual connections that Muslims have with the act of pilgrimage.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022