It is considered the climax of the pilgrimage. 2. Day of Standing: Pilgrims gather at the Plain of Arafat, near Mecca, where they stand in contemplative vigil, engage in prayers, and seek ...

A file photo of Muslim pilgrims at the top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia ...

Here’s a look at the life of the late Yasser Arafat, who was president of the Palestinian Authority.Personal:Birth date: August ...

AFP/Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia Published on June 15, 2024 | 05:19 PM More than 1.5 million Muslims braved extreme heat to reach Mount Arafat on Saturday for the high point of the annual haj ...