Arafat, Saudi Arabia – Web Desk: Millions of Muslims from around the world have gathered in the plain of Arafat to perform the central ritual of Hajj, known as “Wuquf-e-Arafah,” as the annual pilgrimage reaches its spiritual peak.
Pilgrims moved from Mina to Arafat in organized convoys, where they spent the night in worship, prayer, and recitation of the Holy Quran. Throughout the night, the chants of “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik” echoed across the holy sites.
On the Day of Arafah, pilgrims are expected to remain in Arafat until sunset, listening to the Hajj sermon delivered from Masjid-e-Nimrah and engaging in prayers, repentance, and supplication. The gathering is considered the most important pillar of Hajj and holds profound religious significance in Islam.
After sunset, pilgrims will travel to Muzdalifah, where they will spend the night under the open sky. They will also collect pebbles for the ritual stoning of the devil, performed in the following days.
On the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims will return to Mina to perform the ritual of Ramy al-Jamarat, followed by animal sacrifice and the symbolic removal of ihram, marking a key stage in the completion of Hajj. Pilgrims will then proceed to the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Tawaf al-Ziyarah.
Saudi authorities have implemented extensive arrangements to protect pilgrims from extreme heat and dust, including shaded areas, cooling systems, and water mist stations across Arafat and surrounding areas. Special pathways have also been constructed to ease movement and reduce physical strain.
