More than two million Muslims have gathered at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for an intense day of worship and reflection in what’s considered the climax of the Islamic Hajj pilgrimage.
They walked to the hill Saturday, where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon some 1,400 years ago, calling for equality and unity among Muslims.
One of the largest religious gatherings on earth, the second day of the Hajj is often the most memorable for pilgrims.
They stand shoulder to shoulder with Muslims from around the world seeking God’s mercy and blessings after spending the previous night in prayer and meditation in the tent city of Mina.
Pilgrims dress in white garments, which are meant to signify unity regardless of social status or nationality. They will spend the entire day on the mount in prayer before returning at sunset to Mina to perform the “stoning of the devil” ritual.
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