1.8 million Muslims gather at Mount Arafat to perform Haj
![Pilgrims join one of the Haj rituals on Mount Arafat near Makkah. — AFP Pilgrims join one of the Haj rituals on Mount Arafat near Makkah. — AFP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d572c7b1711.jpg)
![Pilgrims arrive at Mount Arafat where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his final sermon. — AFP Pilgrims arrive at Mount Arafat where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his final sermon. — AFP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d5734c34086.jpg)
![Pilgrims offer prayers during Haj at Mount Arafat . — AFP Pilgrims offer prayers during Haj at Mount Arafat . — AFP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d5735b43485.jpg)
![Saudi workers change the Kiswah (the cloth that covers the Kaaba) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. — AP Saudi workers change the Kiswah (the cloth that covers the Kaaba) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. — AP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d573ad1c299.jpg)
![Pilgrim offers prayers at Mount Arafat. — AFP Pilgrim offers prayers at Mount Arafat. — AFP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d573628f9fe.jpg)
![An Indonesian father carries his daughter through the crowd after reaching the top of a rocky hill known as Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat. — AP An Indonesian father carries his daughter through the crowd after reaching the top of a rocky hill known as Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat. — AP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d5736cd7c7c.jpg)
![Pilgrims make their way in Arafat, during the annual Haj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Makkah. — AP Pilgrims make their way in Arafat, during the annual Haj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Makkah. — AP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d5737b2ea4c.jpg)
![Volunteers throw umbrellas to pilgrims before they climb Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Haj pilgrimage, ahead of sunrise near the holy city of Makkah. — AP Volunteers throw umbrellas to pilgrims before they climb Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Haj pilgrimage, ahead of sunrise near the holy city of Makkah. — AP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d573a4d0c62.jpg)
![Muslims join one of the Haj rituals on Mount Arafat near Makkah. — AFP Muslims join one of the Haj rituals on Mount Arafat near Makkah. — AFP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d573dedca67.jpg)
![Hundreds of thousands of Muslims pray outside Namira Mosque in Arafat, on the second and most significant day of the annual Haj pilgrimage. — AP Hundreds of thousands of Muslims pray outside Namira Mosque in Arafat, on the second and most significant day of the annual Haj pilgrimage. — AP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d573e734fb1.jpg)
![Pilgrims gather to perform noon and afternoon prayers at Namira Mosque in Mount Arafat, southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah. — AFP Pilgrims gather to perform noon and afternoon prayers at Namira Mosque in Mount Arafat, southeast of the Saudi holy city of Makkah. — AFP](https://i.dawn.com/primary/2016/09/57d573f218902.jpg)
MOUNT ARAFAT: The Haj reached its high point on Sunday when Muslims from across the world converged on a hill in Saudi Arabia, a year after the worst tragedy in the pilgrimage's history.
More than 1.8 million gathered from sunrise at the hill and a vast surrounding plain known as Mount Arafat, about 15 kilometres from Makkah.
They are spending the most important day of the annual Haj in prayer and reading from the holy Quran.
Arafat is the site where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave his last sermon about 14 centuries ago after leading his followers on the pilgrimage.
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Jawad
Sep 11, 2016 09:45pm
May God the Most Exalted accept the supplications of the hujjaj as He accepted it from his servant Adam (on him be peace) on the day of Arafat. Ameen.
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AbuHumza
Sep 11, 2016 11:01pm
A very beautiful, spiritual and soul reviving journey . Thanks Dawn for sharing the pictures.
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Tahir A
Sep 11, 2016 11:18pm
Absolutely superb. Capturing the real essence of Hajj. Eid Mubarak to all.
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Haider
Sep 12, 2016 12:51am
Lucky people. The best gathering in the world.
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SG Wazir
Sep 12, 2016 06:36am
#Hajj Is a Symbol Of Unity,Equality,Acceptance,Submission,Gratitude & Brotherhood. It Teaches Patience And Sacrifies. Hajj Mubarak
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Saddique
Sep 12, 2016 10:29am
Wonderful gathering to achieve one objective
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Khwarezmi
Sep 12, 2016 11:41am
SubhanAllah!!
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Unbiased
Sep 12, 2016 01:46pm
Indeed the best thing a man can do on this day. Just as a side note climbing on Mount Arafat is not part of hajj. Only being in Arafat is required.
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All True
Sep 12, 2016 02:01pm
Please allow us One shot for world peace
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mzeeshanarif
Sep 12, 2016 03:37pm
HAJJ MUBARAK TO MUSLIM UMMAH
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