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| Travelling to Arafat |
The Hajj came to a dramatic climax today when more than two million
pilgrims trekked to Arafat, southeast of Mina to stand in the open
and beseech Allah for forgiveness.
At sunset they once again set off into the Saudi desert this time to Muzdalifah to collect the pebbles needed for the Stoning of the Jamarat the next day.
Experience this momentous day of the Hajj through our slideshow, panorama, audio and video and stories.
Day of Standing
The Hajj climaxed today in the Day of Standing in Arafat. Pilgrims arrived by noon prayers to stand in the open until sunset praying to Allah.
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| Reporting for Saudi TV |
My Arafat
Even though Saudi Television reporter Fouad Mehad is performing Hajj for the seventh time, he never tires of Arafat. He tells us what it means to him and why it is magical.
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Slideshow
See the incredible scenes on the road from Mina to Arafat for the
Day of Standing.
View slideshow of Arafat
Panoramas
Get a 270 degree view of Arafat at sunrise including the Namirah Mosque.
Panorama of Arafat - sunrise
(271k).
Experience Arafat at sunset after the Day of Standing
Panorama of Arafat - sunset
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| Kosser in her tent at Mina |
On Channel 4
The next broadcast of Hajj - The Greatest Trip on Earth is tonight (Tuesday) at 7.50pm on Channel 4. Recap on Monday night or if you missed it watch it as video. What happens at Arafat? Will they have their prayers answered?
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Audio
Listen to evening prayers as the Hajjis chant the Talbiya asserting their intention to perform Hajj only for the glory of Allah.
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Postcard from Saudi
Share our experiences in Saudi. Producer Navid Ahktar talks about losing all five pilgrims in the mind-boggling crowd at Arafat and the panic that ensued.
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