Hajj pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat - in pictures
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People gather to pray on top of the mountain, south-east of Makkah. AFP -
People touch the pillar at the top of Mt Arafat, on Friday, during Hajj. AFP -
The pilgrims had set out for Mt Arafat before dawn, chanting as they walked. AFP -
They remain on the mountain until nightfall, while continuing to worship. AFP -
Pilgrims pray on top of Mount Arafat, near Makkah, in Saudi Arabia, during Hajj. AP -
Mount Arafat is also known as the Mountain of Mercy. AFP -
Pilgrims pray as dawn breaks. AP -
It is believed to be the place where the Prophet Mohammed gave his final sermon more than 1,400 years ago. AFP -
The Day of Arafat marks the second day of Hajj, when believers make their way to the mountain. Reuters -
Pilgrims pray on top of Mount Arafat. AP -
The pilgrims began to gather in the early hours. Reuters -
Pilgrims gather at a pillar on Mount Arafat. Reuters -
Pilgrims take part in early morning prayers on Mount Arafat. AP -
Pilgrims were due to listen to a Friday prayer sermon at the Masjid Nimrah on the grounds of Arafat. AP -
A female pilgrim reads the Quran on Mount Arafat. AP -
This year’s Arafat sermon will be delivered by the head of the Makkah-based Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr Mohammed Al Issa. AP -
The sermon will be translated into 14 languages to convey a message of moderation and tolerance. Reuters -
After the sermon, Hajj pilgrims will then spend the afternoon praying on the mountain. Reuters -
Pilgrims will then head to Muzdalifah after sunset, where they will be pick up pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the devil on Saturday. Reuters -
A female pilgrim prays on Mount Arafat. Reuters -
This year's Hajj gathering is the largest since 2019. Reuters -
Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat. Reuters
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