Masked haj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for COVID-free world
The pilgrims, dressed in white robes signifying a state of purity, had to observe social distancing and wear face masks on Mount Arafat.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Saudi Grand Mufti to skip annual hajj sermon
For the first time in 35 years, Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh won't be delivering his annual hajj sermon on the day of Arafat.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Muslim pilgrims throng Arafat for peak of hajj
Many of the faithful camped at the foot of Mount Arafat where they slept, exhausted from their journey, and prayed despite the scorching sun.
Wed Sep 23 2015
Hajj pilgrims perform the wukuf at Mount Arafat
Tears flowed and prayers filled the air as the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage reached its zenith Friday for the wukuf at Mount Arafat.
Sat Oct 04 2014
Tears, prayers as 2 million Muslims mark peak of hajj
Tears flowed and prayers filled the air as the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage reached its zenith Friday in Saudi Arabia.
Sat Oct 04 2014