Crowds of white-robed hajjis yesterday arrived early in the morning on the mountain east of the holy city of Mecca at the site where the Prophet Muhammad gave his last sermon.
The pilgrimage ends with the start of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of the sacrifice.”
The pilgrimage is one of Islam’s five obligations. Every Muslim, if capable, must perform it at least once during his or her lifetime.
Many Muslims believe that their journey to Mecca and the pilgrimage will absolve them of their sins, and that they will return home with a fresh slate.
For the first time, a new train will transport pilgrims between Mina and Mount Arafat to minimize the risk of overcrowding this year.
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