Muslim Devotees Gather at Mount Arafat for Peak Hajj Worship
MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Beneath the inferno in the heavens, over 1.83 million Muslims from far corners of the globe gathered Saturday at a revered hill in Saudi Arabia for prayer and introspection in the blazing heat.This rite at Mount Arafat, dubbed the hill of mercy, stands as the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage. It remains the most indelible moment for many pilgrims, who unite in beseeching God for compassion, blessings, prosperity, and health. This hill lies about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of…