Muslim pilgrims on Monday ascended Mount Arafat for the climax of the annual Hajj which brings together more than two million people from around the world.
A sea of worshippers scaled the rocky hill southeast of the holy city of Mecca for a day of prayers and reflection where Muslims believe Prophet Mohammed delivered his final sermon.
Al Arabiya English was able to record the scene using a drone camera.
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