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Pilgrims pray at dawn on Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal Al Rahma or Mountain of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
Pilgrims pray at dawn on Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal Al Rahma or Mountain of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
Hajj authorities introduce ways to bring pilgrims relief from intense heat
Water-misting systems cool faithful as temperatures soar to 45°C, while pavements of recycled rubber ease arduous trek to Plains of Arafat
Ali Gharsan
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
June 15, 2024