At least 1.5 million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat to offer day-long prayers and recitations from the Koran.
Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad gave his last sermon at the location.
We came across 10 images of deep devotion Hajj pilgrims showed to Allah.
A Muslim pilgrim reads a book of supplications, on Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat.Muslim pilgrims share an umbrella, and pray, at Mount Mercy on the plains of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.Some offered prayers. Some read godly stuffs (we guess) on mobile devices.A Muslim pilgrim tearfully offers her supplications to Allah.A boy tries Arafat’s holy terrain.Muslim pilgrims gather on “Mount Mercy”.Pilgrims make the holy climb.A Muslim pilgrim supplicates for God as he holds an umbrella.All shades of people at Mount Arafat.
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Faithfuls who can afford it are expected to make the journey at least once in a lifetime
