Two million Muslims gathered on Mount Arafat for the culmination of the Hajj

On August 31, two million Muslim believers from all over the world gathered on Mount Arafat to perform a standing ceremony, which is the culmination of the Hajj (in the Muslim faith, a pilgrimage during which they visit Mecca and its surroundings — Mount Arafat, the Muzdalifa and Mina valleys).

Since dawn, people have been arriving at Mount Arafat, which is considered to be the place where the Prophet Muhammad preached his last sermon about 14 centuries ago. The pilgrims covered a mountain and a huge plain where they prayed and read the Koran. Saudi Arabia provided security during the Hajj, involving more than 100 thousand security personnel.

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Source: Daily Mail

White-clad pilgrims climb the mountain on the rocks.

A helicopter flies over the believers.

The second day of the Hajj, a five-day pilgrimage that all Muslims must make at least once in their lives, is dedicated to prayer and reflection.

The temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius.

A man takes a selfie on Mount Arafat during the Hajj.

In the evening, the pilgrims went to the valley of Muzdalifa, where they will take part in the ritual of stoning Shaitan.