Millions of Muslims seek forgiveness at haj
China Daily | Updated: 2008-12-08 07:33
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Saudi policemen direct the movement of Muslim pilgrims at Mount Arafat, southeast of the holy city of Mecca. A human tide washed over Mount Arafat yesterday morning as thousands of Muslims gathered for the key moment of the annual haj pilgrimage. AFP |
More than two million Muslim pilgrims gathered around a mountain east of Mecca yesterday at the peak of the haj to beg God's forgiveness, chanting: "O God, I am answering your call!".
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