Pilgrims scale Mount Arafat for climax of biggest Covid-era hajj

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Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount of Mercy at the plain of Arafat during the annual Haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, July 8, 2022. REUTESPIX: Huge crowds of Muslim pilgrims started praying on Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat early Friday, the high point of the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the pandemic forced drastic cuts in numbers for two years in a row.

This year's hajj is taking place against the backdrop of a resurgence of Covid-19 in the region, with some Gulf countries tightening restrictions to keep outbreaks in check. Islam forbids men from wearing hats once the rites start, and many have been seen shielding themselves with umbrellas, prayer mats and even, in one case, a small bucket filled with water.On the mountain Friday morning, many of the worshippers wept as they prayed, and carried umbrellas in preparation for the high temperatures later in the day.“We can tolerate . We are here for the hajj.

 

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