ARAFAT: Pilgrims gathered on the Plain of Arafat on Dhul Hijjah 9, Tuesday, for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the ritual, amid strict security and health measures. They also attended the annual Hajj sermon at Namirah Mosque, the second-largest facility in the Makkah region, where Dhuhr and Asr prayers were performed in combination and shortened. The shortening of prayers follows a tradition established by Prophet Muhammad more than 14 centuries ago. The sermon was delivered by Sheikh Ali bin Abdulrahman Al-Hudhaifi, imam of the Prophet’s Mosque.

Pilgrims flock to Saudi Arabia for Hajj as war rages in the Middle East, with worshippers citing faith, safety measures and a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual duty.

Over 1.5 million faithful gather as annual sacred rites in Mecca officially get under way.

MINA: More than 1.6 million pilgrims have gathered in Mina as Hajj enters the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the start of the most intensive phase ahead of Arafat Day on May 26. The…

Pilgrims have completed their arrival at Mina to spend the Day of Tarwiyah on Monday, amid a spiritual atmosphere, in preparation for next day's standing at Arafat, the climax of…

Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 Hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba…

Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba…

RIYADH: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met with security and military leaders ahead of the day of Arafat, the Saudi Press Agency reported early…

ARAFAT: More than 1.6 million pilgrims gathered Tuesday on the Plain of Arafat for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the Hajj pilgrimage, in scenes of intense…

Millions of pilgrims converge on the plain of Arafat for Hajj’s most sacred day, with Saudi authorities ensuring safety, medical care and smooth crowd movement.

Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat for the climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, praying under soaring temperatures near Mecca.

Muslims in Mecca are marking the Day of Arafah which is the most sacred day in the Islamic calendar with millions having gathered for the annual Hajj pilgrimage

More than 1.5 million people have joined Haj this year despite the shadow of war across the Middle East created by the US and Israeli war on Iran.

More than 1.5 million people have joined the haj this year despite the shadow of war across the Middle East created by the US and Israeli war with Iran.

Fedeli da tutto il mondo in preghiera sul Monte Arafat per il culmine spirituale dell’Hajj

ALBAWABA- Millions of Muslim pilgrims gathered on the sacred Plains of Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the most significant ritual of the annual H

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage.

From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 230 feet rocky hill near Mecca.

Eid Al Adha 2026 in pictures: see powerful images of Hajj pilgrims praying at Mount Arafat as millions gather in Mecca for the sacred Islamic journey.

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage

Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on May 26 at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C.