Muslim pilgrims pray on Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat - in pictures

  • Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed delivered his final sermon. AFP
    Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed delivered his final sermon. AFP
  • Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat as the sun rises. Reuters
    Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat as the sun rises. Reuters
  • Prayers at dawn on Mount Arafat, about 20km south-east of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AFP
    Prayers at dawn on Mount Arafat, about 20km south-east of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AFP
  • A pilgrim prays on Mount Arafat. AFP
    A pilgrim prays on Mount Arafat. AFP
  • Punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C as pilgrims prayed. AFP
    Punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C as pilgrims prayed. AFP
  • Pilgrims cool down under misting fans near Mount Arafat. Reuters
    Pilgrims cool down under misting fans near Mount Arafat. Reuters
  • More than 1.5 million pilgrims have joined the Hajj this year despite turbulent times in the Middle East. AFP
    More than 1.5 million pilgrims have joined the Hajj this year despite turbulent times in the Middle East. AFP

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