As Muslims from all over the world set out on their yearly Hajj trip, Mount Arafat remains a revered representation of harmony and introspection.
For a full day of intense devotion and contemplation on Saturday, Muslims from all over the world gathered to a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia, following in the footsteps of prophets under a scorching heat. The Hajj pilgrimage’s pinnacle is seen as the ceremony at Mount Arafat, also referred to as the “hill of mercy.” For pilgrims, standing shoulder to shoulder and foot to foot while pleading with God for forgiveness, blessings, prosperity, and good health, it is frequently the most memorable. Approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) to the southeast of Mecca is the mount.
During the yearly Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims gather on the rocky slope known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, close to the sacred city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to offer prayers. Standing on the plain of Arafat, where travelers worship God, ask for pardon, and make supplications, is a spiritual high point for many throughout the Hajj.
It is thought that 1,435 years ago, at the holy hill, Prophet Muhammad gave his parting speech, also referred to as the Farewell Sermon. The prophet urged equality and harmony among Muslims during his discourse. The Egyptian pilgrim Ahmed Tukeyia described his arrival at the tent camp at the base of Mount Arafat on Friday night as “indescribable.” One of the biggest religious gatherings on the planet is the Hajj. When pilgrims went from Mecca’s Grand Mosque to Mina, a desert plain outside the city, the ceremonies formally began on Friday.