Scorching heat, huge crowds, and a tense region: Hajj reaches its holiest day at Arafat
Pilgrims pressed on in mid-40°C temperatures as authorities ramped up heat precautions, while conflict and border restrictions shaped who could participate
More than 1.5 million Muslims have converged on Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj, gathering at its spiritual climax on Mount Arafat and continuing co...