Hajj pilgrims pray at the top of Mount Arafat - in pictures

Muslims make the journey to Mount Arafat, a 70-metre hill believed to be where the Prophet Mohammed gave his final sermon

Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat, or the mountain of forgiveness, during Hajj. AP Photo

Many pilgrims also read the Quran at the top of Mount Arafat. AP Photo

The hill is believed to be where the Prophet Mohammed gave his final sermon. EPA

Muslim pilgrims walk past the Namirah mosque on Mount Arafat. AP Photo

Pilgrims arrive at Mount Arafat. AP Photo

Standing and praying on Mount Arafat is considered the peak of the pilgrimage. EPA

Mount Arafat is just outside of Makkah. EPA

Millions of pilgrims will spend time on Mount Arafat. EPA

A Muslim woman prays. AP Photo

Muslims arrive to reach the summit of Mount Arafat. AP Photo

A Muslim pilgrim reads the Quran as another pilgrim takes a photo. AP Photo

Muslims gather at the foot of Mount Arafat. Reuters

A man shades himself from the sun during his visit to Mount Arafat. Reuters

Hajj 2018

Live updates from Makkah

Pilgrims arrive at Makkah for journey of a lifetime

Watch: our Hajj video explainer

Saudi Arabia tests Japan-inspired 'nap pods' for Hajj