Muslim pilgrims pray on top of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat during Hajj. AFP
Muslim pilgrims pray on top of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat during Hajj. AFP
A Syrian man prays inside a tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
A Syrian man prays inside a tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, to the south-east of Makkah. EPA
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, to the south-east of Makkah. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Syrian men pray inside a tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Syrian men pray inside a tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Libyan pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat. AFP
Libyan pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat. AFP
Muslim pilgrims walk on the plains of Mount Arafat. EPA
Muslim pilgrims walk on the plains of Mount Arafat. EPA
A woman prays on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
A woman prays on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to protect themselves from the heat. EPA
Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to protect themselves from the heat. EPA
A Muslim man prays on Mount Arafat. EPA
A Muslim man prays on Mount Arafat. EPA
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat during Hajj. Pilgrims who do not visit Mount Arafat on Tuesday will not have completed Hajj. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat during Hajj. Pilgrims who do not visit Mount Arafat on Tuesday will not have completed Hajj. AFP
A pilgrim protects herself from the sun near the holy city of Makkah. AP
A pilgrim protects herself from the sun near the holy city of Makkah. AP
The crowd on Mount Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
The crowd on Mount Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
Pilgrims collect pebbles at Mount Arafat. Worshippers are recommended to collect 70 pebbles so they may participate in Jamarat. AFP
Pilgrims collect pebbles at Mount Arafat. Worshippers are recommended to collect 70 pebbles so they may participate in Jamarat. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat. AFP
On the second day of Hajj millions of pilgrims will perform Fajr in Mina, then make their way to Mount Arafat, about 21 kilometres away. AFP
On the second day of Hajj millions of pilgrims will perform Fajr in Mina, then make their way to Mount Arafat, about 21 kilometres away. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat. AFP
The mountain is where Prophet Mohammed is said to have delivered his final sermon. AFP
The mountain is where Prophet Mohammed is said to have delivered his final sermon. AFP
Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God. AFP
Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God. AFP
Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. EPA
Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray at Namira Mosque on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims pray at Namira Mosque on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
Syrian amputees rest inside their tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Syrian amputees rest inside their tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Muslim pilgrims walk on the Mount of Mercy at the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 27, 2023. REUTERS / Mohamed Abd El Ghany
Muslim pilgrims walk on the Mount of Mercy at the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 27, 2023. REUTERS / Mohamed Abd El Ghany
Water mist is sprayed to help pilgrims keep cool as temperatures on Mount Arafat reach extreme highs. Reuters
Water mist is sprayed to help pilgrims keep cool as temperatures on Mount Arafat reach extreme highs. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage outside the holy city of Makkah. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage outside the holy city of Makkah. Reuters
Saudi authorities expect more than 2 million pilgrims to undertake Hajj this year following the lifting of Covid restrictions. Reuters
Saudi authorities expect more than 2 million pilgrims to undertake Hajj this year following the lifting of Covid restrictions. Reuters
On the second day of Hajj, pilgrims travel from Mina, near Makkah, to Mount Arafat, where they will hear a sermon by Sheikh Yousef bin Mohammad. Reuters
On the second day of Hajj, pilgrims travel from Mina, near Makkah, to Mount Arafat, where they will hear a sermon by Sheikh Yousef bin Mohammad. Reuters
On the morning of the Day of Arafah, the second day of Hajj, pilgrims offer a prayer at Nimrah mosque before heading to Mount Arafat. Reuters
On the morning of the Day of Arafah, the second day of Hajj, pilgrims offer a prayer at Nimrah mosque before heading to Mount Arafat. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims gather at top of the rocky hill known as Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed gave his final sermon. AP
Muslim pilgrims gather at top of the rocky hill known as Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed gave his final sermon. AP
This year's sermon will be translated into 20 languages and is expected to be heard by around 300 million listeners. AP
This year's sermon will be translated into 20 languages and is expected to be heard by around 300 million listeners. AP
Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God. Reuters
Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God. Reuters
Mount Arafat is said to be where Adam and Eve were reunited on Earth after falling from heaven. Reuters
Mount Arafat is said to be where Adam and Eve were reunited on Earth after falling from heaven. Reuters
Dhuhr (past midday) and Asr (late afternoon) prayers will be performed communally in the Arafat valley after the Hajj sermon is read. Reuters
Dhuhr (past midday) and Asr (late afternoon) prayers will be performed communally in the Arafat valley after the Hajj sermon is read. Reuters
Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims will make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. Reuters
Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims will make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. Reuters
All over the world, millions of Muslims not undertaking Hajj this year will mark the Day of Arafah by fasting. Reuters
All over the world, millions of Muslims not undertaking Hajj this year will mark the Day of Arafah by fasting. Reuters

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Can NRIs vote in the election?

Indians residing overseas cannot cast their ballot abroad

Non-resident Indians or NRIs can vote only by going to a polling booth in their home constituency

There are about 3.1 million NRIs living overseas

Indians have urged political parties to extend the right to vote to citizens residing overseas

A committee of the Election Commission of India approved of proxy voting for non-resident Indians

Proxy voting means that a person can authorise someone residing in the same polling booth area to cast a vote on his behalf.

This option is currently available for the armed forces, police and government officials posted outside India

A bill was passed in the lower house of India’s parliament or the Lok Sabha to extend proxy voting to non-resident Indians

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