Millions of muslims gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj’s most sacred day ahead of Eid al-Adha

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GCC 26-05-2026 | 08:31

Millions of muslims gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj’s most sacred day ahead of Eid al-Adha

Pilgrims from around the world converged on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as authorities rolled out extensive security, medical, and logistical measures for the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage.

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Pilgrims to the Holy House of Allah gathered at Mount Arafat today, the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah and the day before Eid al-Adha, to perform the most important ritual of Hajj.

 

 

 

Pilgrim caravans en route to Arafat were closely monitored by security personnel from various sectors. Saudi security forces were deployed to organize the crowds according to the approved movement and dispatch plans, guiding the pilgrims and ensuring their safety, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

 

 

With all government sectors fully mobilized to serve the Guests of the Most Merciful, medical, emergency, and logistical services were provided throughout the site to meet the needs of pilgrims who came from around the world to perform the fifth pillar of Islam.

Saudi Arabia Hajj (AP)
Saudi Arabia Hajj (AP)

 

 

SPA observed "the smooth traffic flow as pilgrim masses moved from Mina to Arafat".

 

 

At sunset today, masses of pilgrims will begin heading to Muzdalifah, where they will perform the Maghrib and Isha prayers and spend the night until dawn on the tenth of Dhu al-Hijjah.

 

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Mount Arafat ، Hajj ، Saudi Arabia ، Eid al-Adha ، Holy House of Allah ، Islam