MINA, Saudi Arabia: More than 1.7 million Muslims converged on Mina before dawn on Wednesday to perform the symbolic stoning ritual marking the start of Eid Al-Adha, after spending the night in the holy site of Muzdalifah in one of the most logistically demanding stages of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims arriving from Arafat collected pebbles in Muzdalifah late Tuesday for the ritual of stoning Jamrat Al-Aqaba, the largest of the three pillars representing Satan, according to reports carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Sunday that all field and operational preparations for transporting pilgrims to the tent city of Mina have been completed, as the…

Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday for an annual hajj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to…

More than 1.5 million pilgrims descended on the tent city of Mina on Monday, the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.

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…

The white-robed pilgrims on buses or on foot arrived at the sprawling encampment in Mina after performing the tawaf.

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…

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…

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

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

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.

Amid soaring temperatures and regional tensions, over 1.5 million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat for the annual hajj pilgrimage, marking a significant moment in their faith.

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…

After completing their main ritual of standing at Arafat, the core pillar of Hajj, by sunset, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah in a calm and dignified manner, reciting talbiyah a…

Hajj pilgrims depart Arafat for Muzdalifah after standing at Arafat, performing prayers and preparing for Eid Al Adha rites in Mina, including the stoning ritual.

MINA, Saudi Arabia: More than 1.7 million Muslims converged on Mina before dawn on Wednesday to perform the symbolic stoning ritual marking the start of Eid Al-Adha, after…

More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

MAKKAH: Muzdalifah is one of the sacred sites of Hajj, where pilgrims spend the night of 10th Dhu Al-Hijjah after moving from Arafat, performing the combined and shortened Maghrib…

Thousands of Muslim worshippers converge on the rocky hills and plains of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat as the annual Islamic pilgrimage, the Hajj, reached its peak.

More than 1.7 million Muslims converge on Mina to perform the symbolic stoning ritual marking the start of Eid Al-Adha. All photos by Reuters.