The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is is often the most memorable for pilgrims, who stand shoulder to shoulder, feet to feet, asking God for mercy.
Muslim pilgrims gather 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, June 15, 2024. / Photo: AP
It's believed that Prophet Muhammad delivered his final speech, known as the Farewell Sermon, at the sacred mount 1,435 years ago. In the sermon, the Prophet called for equality and unity among Muslims. Saudi authorities expect the number of pilgrims this year to exceed 2 million, approaching pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
This year's Hajj came against the backdrop of Israel's raging war in Gaza. Palestinians in the coastal enclave of Gaza were not able to travel to Mecca for Hajj this year because of Israel's seizure of the Rafah crossing. After Saturday's worship in Arafat, pilgrims will travel a few kilometres to a site known as Muzdalifa to collect pebbles that they will use in the symbolic stoning of pillars representing the devil back in Mina.
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