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 ...

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 ...