Hajj 2025: Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat for Holiest Day of Islam

Mount Arafat: The Spiritual Peak of Hajj

• 📍 Pilgrims have gathered on the Mount Arafat, the site of Prophet Muhammad's final sermon nearly 1400 years ago.
• 🕌 Arafat day, the second day of the annual pilgrimage, is considered the holiest day in Islam.
• 🙏 Here, pilgrims stand on the plane of Arafat to praise God, seek forgiveness, and offer prayers, marking the spiritual peak of Hajj.
• ⏳ Pilgrims will remain in Arafat for prayer and reflection until sunset.

Rituals Following Arafat Day

• 🚶 After Arafat, pilgrims will move to the desert plain of Mustalifa to collect pebbles.
• 😈 These pebbles will be used for the symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina, reenacting Abraham's defiance of Satan.
• 🗓️ This stoning ritual spans several days and aligns with Adidala, one of Islam's most important holidays.

Completion of the Hajj Journey

• 🐑 Pilgrims will also perform the annual sacrifice, honoring Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son.
• 🕋 Finally, they will return to Mecca to circle the Cabba once more in the farewell taw, signifying the completion of their lifelong dream pilgrimage.