Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the second official day of Hajj. This gathering is considered the pinnacle of the annual Islamic pilgrimage.
The pilgrimage has been physically demanding as worshippers face intense heat, with temperatures soaring towards 40 degrees Celsius and reaching near 44 degrees Celsius. These conditions have tested the endurance of pilgrims moving between holy sites, while the event unfolds under the shadow of war.
During the final days of Hajj, pilgrims participated in a symbolic ritual where they threw pebbles at a large pillar.