Hajj Peak: Over 2 Million Pilgrims converge on Arafah

By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir, Makkah. Tuesday 27 June, 2023 equivalent to Islamic calendar 9th Dhul Hijjah 1444, over two million pilgrims from across the globe converged on Arafah to observe the day in accordance with Hajj rites. The convergence on the plains of Arafah is one of the most important pillars of the annual pilgrim rites. As early as 12 midnight, the pilgrims began the movement from Muna to Arafah, and would later move to Muzdalifah where they would pass the night before moving to Jamrat for the symbolic stoning. …

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