Pilgrims keep cool during hajj - in pictures

Muslim pilgrims carry umbrellas to protect them from the sun's rays during Hajj as temperatures reach 46°C at Mount Arafat, near Makkah, on Tuesday. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims carry umbrellas to protect them from the sun's rays during Hajj as temperatures reach 46°C at Mount Arafat, near Makkah, on Tuesday. Reuters
Water mist is sprayed to help pilgrims on Mount Arafat keep cool despite the extreme high temperatures during Hajj. Reuters
Water mist is sprayed to help pilgrims on Mount Arafat keep cool despite the extreme high temperatures during Hajj. Reuters
Saudi police officer sprays cold water on pilgrim at tent camp in Mina, near Makkah, on Monday. AP
Saudi police officer sprays cold water on pilgrim at tent camp in Mina, near Makkah, on Monday. AP
Pilgrim refills water bottle in Mina amid high summer temperatures during Hajj. AFP
Pilgrim refills water bottle in Mina amid high summer temperatures during Hajj. AFP
Man splashes face with cold water from taps set up for use during Hajj in Mina, near Makkah. Reuters
Man splashes face with cold water from taps set up for use during Hajj in Mina, near Makkah. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims undertaking Hajj seek shade due to extreme heat in Mina on Monday. AFP
Muslim pilgrims undertaking Hajj seek shade due to extreme heat in Mina on Monday. AFP
At the largest Hajj since the Covid pandemic began, Muslim pilgrims carry umbrellas to provide shade as temperatures reach very high levels in Mina, near Makkah. AP
At the largest Hajj since the Covid pandemic began, Muslim pilgrims carry umbrellas to provide shade as temperatures reach very high levels in Mina, near Makkah. AP