Mount Arafat
The pilgrims of the Sacred House (Holly Kaaba) began early Thursday morning, to arrive at Mount Arafat to perform the greatest pillar of Hajj.
The sanctity of the granite mount for Muslims comes when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his farewell sermon for pilgrims some 1,400 years ago, calling for equality and unity among Muslims.
Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid El-Adha is one of the 2 Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide on a yearly basis and is not only about enjoying our three to 4 day holiday from work.
As nearly 2 million pilgrims from around the world braved heavy rain in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to begin the annual haj ritual.
Two million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat on Thursday On the vigil , then descended to Muzdalifa to prepare for the final stages of the annual haj pilgrimage.
Two million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat on Thursday On the vigil , then descended to Muzdalifa to prepare for the final stages of the annual haj pilgrimage.
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