Sierra Leonean Pilgrims Converge at Mount Arafat For Day-Long Hajj Worship

A total of Six Hundred and Thirty-eight (638) pilgrims from Sierra Leone have joined the more than 1.5 million of their colleagues from around the world to congregate at the sacred place of Arafat in Saudi Arabia for intense, day-long worship; prayers, supplications and reflection.

On this 9th Day of Dhul-Hijjah (corresponding to 15th June, 2024), more than 1.5 million pilgrims across

It is believed that Prophet Muhammad delivered his final speech, known as the Farewell Sermon, at the sacred mount 1,435 years ago. In the sermon, the Prophet called for equality and unity among Muslims.

In his welcome address, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, congratulated the pilgrims for witnessing Arafat Day. He also appreciated the effort of His Excellency the President, his government and the Task Force for the success of the Hajj, and admonished all the pilgrims to do the same and as such pray for Sierra Leone. Ambassador Jalloh narrated the significance of the Day of Arafat to the pilgrims.

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| 2024-06-18 19:37:07

May Allah accept their prayers, and opened doors for all Muslims across the globe.any where we are may Allah accept our prayers and forgive all those who has passed away from the period of bamba Adam on to the period of Rasuruallah (S A W) Ameen 🙏🙏🙏
| 2024-06-16 14:08:17

May Allah accept their prsyers and forgive them their sins together with ours and forgive all Muslims that have passed away ....our late parents , God Almighty Allah ease their burden from them in their graves , and give them nurishment of peace and loved where so ever they are ....bless and guild us in the right path and open doors of opportunity for us and deliver us from any ememy's plan .....Let our gate be open with more wins .....We thank you God Almighty bless our country sierra Leone with abburdant peace among us....