1.7m pilgrims converge on Arafat for Hajj’s most sacred rite

Approximately 1.7 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia to observe the most significant ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. This central event involves a day of prayer and supplication, marking a crucial milestone for worshippers from around the world, including those from Nigeria, as they fulfill their religious duties.