On Thursday, the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims are performing the greatest pillar of Hajj by standing at the holy Mount Arafat, filled with a spiritual atmosphere.

Pilgrims began their journey from Arafat to Muzdalifah on Thursday, accompanied by a comprehensive system of health measures and preventive protocols.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that over 1.5 million pilgrims from abroad have arrived in the country to perform the Hajj this year.