Nigerian Muslims have joined their counterparts from around the world to congregate at the sacred Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah for an intense, daylong worship and reflection.
Muslim News gathered that the rite at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam.
It is often the most memorable for pilgrims, who stand shoulder to shoulder, feet to feet, asking God for mercy, blessings, prosperity and good health. The mount is about 20 km southeast of Makkah.
It’s believed that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) delivered his final speech, known as the Farewell Sermon, at the sacred mount 1,435 years ago. In the sermon, he (SAW) called for equality and unity among Muslims.
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