Over 1.5 million pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat for the Hajj, Islam's most sacred day.

Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims braved intense heat to gather on Mount Arafat for the Hajj, Islam's annual pilgrimage. The site, where Prophet Mohammed is said to have delivered his last sermon, is crucial for the Hajj, one of Islam's Five Pillars. The Day of Arafat is considered the most sacred day of the year, when God is believed to forgive sins. Over 1.5 million foreigners participated, with authorities urging safety measures due to extreme temperatures.