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Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak

ARAFAT (Saudi Arabia), May 26: Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of Hajj. Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and the surrounding plains for intense prayers that often mark a spiritual peak. Typically, they fervently murmur prayers and pour their hearts out in supplications, asking God for forgiveness, mercy, blessings and good health. It […]

By Daily ExcelsiorPublished 26 May, 10:51 pmUpdated 26 May, 10:51 pm3 min read
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ARAFAT (Saudi Arabia), May 26: Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of Hajj.

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