June 5, 2025 4:47 PM
Millions of pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj’s most sacred ritual as India reports safe arrival of all citizens
Millions of Muslims from around the world assembled on the Plain of Arafat near Mecca today for the performance of Wuquf-e-Arafat, the central and most critical ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage that marks the spiritual pinnacle of the sacred journey. Observed on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, Arafat Day represents the culmination of the pilgrimage experience, with participants gathering from noon to sunset at the site where Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his final sermon. T...