Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak
Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj, which is considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage. Despite the heat, they engage in intense prayers and supplications, seeking forgiveness and blessings. This year's pilgrimage occurs amidst regional uncertainties due to a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war.
- ▪Pilgrims congregated on Mount Arafat for the second official day of Hajj.
- ▪The day is marked by intense prayers and emotional supplications from the pilgrims.
- ▪Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is required for every Muslim who can afford it.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMuslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peakMuslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimageByBARAA ANWER Associated Press and MARIAM FAM Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 6:09 AM1:12Muslim pilgrims read a copy of Islam's holy book Quran atop of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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