Pilgrims at the Khandwani group in Arafat - in pictures

  • Pilgrims of the Khandwani group in Arafat, Saudi Arabia, during Hajj. All photos: The National
    Pilgrims of the Khandwani group in Arafat, Saudi Arabia, during Hajj. All photos: The National
  • Khandwani group pilgrims rest in the shade at Arafat.
    Khandwani group pilgrims rest in the shade at Arafat.
  • Members of Khandwani group with luminous tabards at Arafat. The group said the arrangements for the pilgrimage had gone well. The National
    Members of Khandwani group with luminous tabards at Arafat. The group said the arrangements for the pilgrimage had gone well. The National
  • Khandwani group pilgrims in Arafat. Dr Mohammad Siddiq Khandwani has brought 100 pilgrims from the UK, the USA, mainland Europe and Pakistan.
    Khandwani group pilgrims in Arafat. Dr Mohammad Siddiq Khandwani has brought 100 pilgrims from the UK, the USA, mainland Europe and Pakistan.
  • This is the 27th Hajj to which he has brought pilgrims.
    This is the 27th Hajj to which he has brought pilgrims.
  • Pilgrims from the Khandwani group relax at Arafat. The National
    Pilgrims from the Khandwani group relax at Arafat. The National
  • Members of the group complimented the facilities at Arafat, saying the tents were cool and there was ample space to relax.
    Members of the group complimented the facilities at Arafat, saying the tents were cool and there was ample space to relax.
  • Others praised organisers for getting fresh food served to pilgrims during hot, often tiring, hours.
    Others praised organisers for getting fresh food served to pilgrims during hot, often tiring, hours.
  • A Khandwani group pilgrim shades from the sun. Temperatures were forecast to exceed 40°C.
    A Khandwani group pilgrim shades from the sun. Temperatures were forecast to exceed 40°C.
  • Khandwani group pilgrims stroll beneath trees at Arafat.
    Khandwani group pilgrims stroll beneath trees at Arafat.