Pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage - in pictures
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat during the Hajj 2024 pilgrimage, southeast of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. EPA
Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque to offer the noon prayers in Arafat, on the second day of the annual hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. AP Photo
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat during the Hajj 2024 pilgrimage, southeast of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. EPA
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat during the Hajj 2024 pilgrimage, southeast of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. EPA
Pilgrims gather at top of the rocky hill called the Mountain of Mercy on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP Photo
A Muslim pilgrim offers prayer at top of the known as the Mountain of Mercy. AP Photo
Pilgrims gather at Mountain of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, outside the city of Makkah, on June 15, 2024. Reuters
Pilgrims arrive from a day of prayer and reflection on the Mountain of Mercy. AP Photo
Pilgrims gather at Mountain of Mercy as part of the annual Hajj to pray for the blessing of God. Reuters
Officials in Saudi Arabia say that more that 1.5 million pilgrims arrived in Makkah last week to begin Hajj and they estimate that between 1.8 million and two million in total will have made the journey. Reuters
The Mountain of Mercy, also referred to as Mount Arafat, is about 20km south-east of Makkah and is the place where the Prophet Mohammed delivered the Farewell Sermon to his followers. Reuters
A young pilgrim at the Mountain of Mercy on the plain of Arafat. Reuters
The gathering at the Mountain of Mercy is a day of intense emotion and reflection for pilgrims. Reuters
Pilgrims record their journey to the Mountain of Mercy for posterity. Reuters
The Hajj is one of the largest religious gatherings on Earth. Reuters
Pilgrims from all over the world travel to Mount Arafat, honouring the message of unity from the Prophet Mohammed in his sermon at the site. Reuters
Pilgrims gather in prayer at Mountain of Mercy. Reuters
A pilgrim kneels in prayers at top the Mountain of Mercy, also referred to a Mount Arafat. AP Photo
