Nigerian pilgrims begin hajj rites at plain of Arafat

No fewer than 65,000 Nigerian pilgrims on Saturday joined their Muslim counterparts from around the world who observe Arafat Day at Muna, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. They converge at the plain of Arafat to perform the core hajj rite. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the Hill of Mercy, is considered the peak of the

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