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Muslim pilgrims continue spiritual journey with visit to Mount Arafat

As a part of the Hajj, pilgrims in Mecca continue their spiritual journey by visiting the significant site of Jabal al-Rahmah (the Mount of Mercy). It is a rocky hill within the plain of Mt. Arafat, located approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Anadolu Agency / Islamic Belief
Published 15.06.2024 13:13
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