A somber moment marked this year’s Arafat Day as Abdullahi Adamu, a pilgrim from Bauchi State, passed away while standing in prayer on the sacred plains of Mount Arafat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Adamu, who hailed from Ganjuwa Local Government Area, was part of the official Bauchi State delegation performing the 2025 Hajj. The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board confirmed the tragic incident, extending heartfelt condolences to his family and community.
According to the Board, Adamu died in a moment of deep worship during one of the most spiritually significant rites of Hajj. All burial arrangements were conducted in accordance with Islamic traditions and Saudi Hajj protocols. The Board also confirmed it is maintaining communication with Adamu’s family, offering support and regular updates.
Fellow pilgrims described Adamu as a devout, humble man, whose final moments were immersed in prayer and spiritual reflection, surrounded by millions of fellow worshippers.
Executive Secretary of the Board, Imam Abdulrahman Idris, expressed the collective grief of the pilgrim community, stating, “This is a deeply emotional loss, not only for his family but for the entire Bauchi pilgrim community. To die on Arafat Day, in a state of Ihram and prayer, is regarded in Islam as a most honorable and blessed end.”
Mount Arafat, also known as the “Mount of Mercy,” holds profound spiritual importance for Muslims, as it is believed to be the place where Prophet Muhammad (SAW) delivered his farewell sermon. Dying on Arafat Day is considered a sign of divine mercy and a spiritually elevated passing in Islamic belief.
