Muslim pilgrims pray on top of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat during Hajj. AFP
Muslim pilgrims pray on top of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat during Hajj. AFP
A Syrian man prays inside a tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
A Syrian man prays inside a tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, to the south-east of Makkah. EPA
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, to the south-east of Makkah. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Syrian men pray inside a tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Syrian men pray inside a tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Libyan pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat. AFP
Libyan pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat. AFP
Muslim pilgrims walk on the plains of Mount Arafat. EPA
Muslim pilgrims walk on the plains of Mount Arafat. EPA
A woman prays on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
A woman prays on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during Hajj. EPA
Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to protect themselves from the heat. EPA
Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to protect themselves from the heat. EPA
A Muslim man prays on Mount Arafat. EPA
A Muslim man prays on Mount Arafat. EPA
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat during Hajj. Pilgrims who do not visit Mount Arafat on Tuesday will not have completed Hajj. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat during Hajj. Pilgrims who do not visit Mount Arafat on Tuesday will not have completed Hajj. AFP
A pilgrim protects herself from the sun near the holy city of Makkah. AP
A pilgrim protects herself from the sun near the holy city of Makkah. AP
The crowd on Mount Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
The crowd on Mount Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
Pilgrims collect pebbles at Mount Arafat. Worshippers are recommended to collect 70 pebbles so they may participate in Jamarat. AFP
Pilgrims collect pebbles at Mount Arafat. Worshippers are recommended to collect 70 pebbles so they may participate in Jamarat. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat. AFP
On the second day of Hajj millions of pilgrims will perform Fajr in Mina, then make their way to Mount Arafat, about 21 kilometres away. AFP
On the second day of Hajj millions of pilgrims will perform Fajr in Mina, then make their way to Mount Arafat, about 21 kilometres away. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat. AFP
Pilgrims pray atop Mount Arafat. AFP
The mountain is where Prophet Mohammed is said to have delivered his final sermon. AFP
The mountain is where Prophet Mohammed is said to have delivered his final sermon. AFP
Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God. AFP
Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God. AFP
Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. EPA
Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. EPA
Muslim pilgrims pray at Namira Mosque on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims pray at Namira Mosque on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
Syrian amputees rest inside their tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Syrian amputees rest inside their tent near Mount Arafat. AFP
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat near Makkah, Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat near Makkah, Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj. Reuters
Water mist is sprayed to help pilgrims keep cool as temperatures on Mount Arafat reach extreme highs. Reuters
Water mist is sprayed to help pilgrims keep cool as temperatures on Mount Arafat reach extreme highs. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage outside the holy city of Makkah. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage outside the holy city of Makkah. Reuters
Saudi authorities expect more than 2 million pilgrims to undertake Hajj this year following the lifting of Covid restrictions. Reuters
Saudi authorities expect more than 2 million pilgrims to undertake Hajj this year following the lifting of Covid restrictions. Reuters
On the second day of Hajj, pilgrims travel from Mina, near Makkah, to Mount Arafat, where they will hear a sermon by Sheikh Yousef bin Mohammad. Reuters
On the second day of Hajj, pilgrims travel from Mina, near Makkah, to Mount Arafat, where they will hear a sermon by Sheikh Yousef bin Mohammad. Reuters
On the morning of the Day of Arafah, the second day of Hajj, pilgrims offer a prayer at Nimrah mosque before heading to Mount Arafat. Reuters
On the morning of the Day of Arafah, the second day of Hajj, pilgrims offer a prayer at Nimrah mosque before heading to Mount Arafat. Reuters
Muslim pilgrims gather at top of the rocky hill known as Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed gave his final sermon. AP
Muslim pilgrims gather at top of the rocky hill known as Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed gave his final sermon. AP
This year's sermon will be translated into 20 languages and is expected to be heard by around 300 million listeners. AP
This year's sermon will be translated into 20 languages and is expected to be heard by around 300 million listeners. AP
Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God. Reuters
Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God. Reuters
Mount Arafat is said to be where Adam and Eve were reunited on Earth after falling from heaven. Reuters
Mount Arafat is said to be where Adam and Eve were reunited on Earth after falling from heaven. Reuters
Dhuhr (past midday) and Asr (late afternoon) prayers will be performed communally in the Arafat valley after the Hajj sermon is read. Reuters
Dhuhr (past midday) and Asr (late afternoon) prayers will be performed communally in the Arafat valley after the Hajj sermon is read. Reuters
Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims will make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. Reuters
Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims will make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. Reuters
All over the world, millions of Muslims not undertaking Hajj this year will mark the Day of Arafah by fasting. Reuters
All over the world, millions of Muslims not undertaking Hajj this year will mark the Day of Arafah by fasting. Reuters

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Pilgrims prepare for journey to Mount Arafat on second day of Hajj

Prayer at the holy summit is one of the most important aspects of pilgrimage

Mariam Nihal
Makkah

June 27, 2023

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Pilgrims woke up early on Tuesday in the tented city of Mina to prepare for one of the most important rituals of Hajj.

They spent the previous night in the Mina valley, where more than 100,000 air-conditioned tents were set up across 2.5 million square metres to accommodate them. Around two million people from 160 countries are expected to make pilgrimage this year – the largest turnout since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Some had barely slept at all, staying up to read the Quran and offer prayers during Layali al Tashriq. Others anxiously anticipated the remainder of their pilgrimage, which is required of every able Muslim at least once in their lifetime.

It is the ninth day of Dhu Al Hijjah – the second day of Hajj – when millions of pilgrims will perform Fajr – or dawn prayers – in Mina, then make their way to Mount Arafat, about 21 kilometres away.

Historically, pilgrims would have made the journey on foot, but today buses shuttle thousands of people back and forth.

By the afternoon, thousands of men and women, many carrying umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun's rays amid temperatures of up to 44ºC, will be clambering up the mountain where Prophet Mohammed is said to have delivered his final sermon. The holy site is also said to be where Adam and Eve were reunited on Earth after falling from heaven.

Muslim pilgrims gather atop Mount Arafat during Hajj in July 2022. AFP
Muslim pilgrims gather atop Mount Arafat during Hajj in July 2022. AFP

Dhuhr (past midday) and Asr (late afternoon) prayers are performed communally in the Arafat valley after the Hajj sermon is read. This year, the sermon will be delivered by Sheikh Yousef bin Mohammed, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars who has served as a preacher during Eid for almost 20 years. The sermon will be given in Nimrah mosque in located in Arafat. It is the place from where Prophet Muhammad delivered the last sermon.

Authorities have installed air conditioning and air purification systems that produce 100 per cent pure air, with air expelled mechanically, to maintain the level of oxygen and ensure a healthy environment for pilgrims inside the mosque.

Saudi officials have covered the inside of the mosque with luxurious carpets, spanning an area of ​​more than 125,000 square meters.

The sermon will be translated into 20 languages and is expected to be heard by around 300 million listeners.

Pilgrims typically spend the full day at Mount Arafat, praying and supplicating to God.

Rituals end at sunset, when pilgrims make their way to Muzdalifah, south of Mina, for shortened Maghrib and Isha prayers. There, they must collect pebbles to perform the last steps of Hajj. Worshippers are recommended to collect 70 pebbles so they may participate in Jamarat – the stoning of the devil ceremony, when pilgrims cast stones at three pillars where the devil is said to have appeared to Prophet Ibrahim – after midnight.

A pilgrim opens his umbrella at the Mina tent camp in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP
A pilgrim opens his umbrella at the Mina tent camp in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP
A police officer sprays cold water on a pilgrim to help him stay cool. AP
A police officer sprays cold water on a pilgrim to help him stay cool. AP
Pilgrims wash for prayers at the Mina tent camp. AP
Pilgrims wash for prayers at the Mina tent camp. AP
Saudi policemen under umbrellas at the Mina tent camp. AP
Saudi policemen under umbrellas at the Mina tent camp. AP
A pilgrim has a video call with his family at the tent camp, in Makkah. AP
A pilgrim has a video call with his family at the tent camp, in Makkah. AP
Praying on arrival in Mina. AFP
Praying on arrival in Mina. AFP
The tent camp is near the holy city of Makkah. AFP
The tent camp is near the holy city of Makkah. AFP
Washing during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Reuters
Washing during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Reuters
Pilgrims arrive for Hajj. AFP
Pilgrims arrive for Hajj. AFP
The Mina tent camp in Saudi Arabia. Reuters
The Mina tent camp in Saudi Arabia. Reuters

Pilgrims who do not visit Mount Arafat on Tuesday will not have completed Hajj, and therefore their Hajj would be considered invalid.

On Monday, pilgrims said they were planning out their schedules for setting off to Mount Arafat the following day.

“We will leave for Mount Arafat tonight because of the rush tomorrow and hopefully reach there by 3am. They don’t let buses stop anywhere there because of the huge crowds so we will try to board around 11pm tonight,” said Mariam Khandwani, from Pakistan.

She works as a guide at her husband's travel company, helping female pilgrims perform Hajj.

"I am taking care of 55 women, helping to resolve any issues they face during the pilgrimage," she said.

Ms Khandwani is also overseeing her 10-year-old son's first Hajj. Dressed in ihram, Mohammed was also fitted with a wristband, lanyard and badge as part of a safety campaign by Saudi Arabia's Agency for Social and Voluntary Services to prevent children from getting lost.

"It's going to be hot but I'm ready for it," he said.

Becca Kafi, a 16-year-old Canadian pilgrim, is performing Hajj for the first time this year. She said she did not know what to expect at Arafat “except that it’s going to be hot!"

“It’s been very smooth so far,” she said of her experience.

Shams Siddiqui and his wife Samina Khan, from Sharjah, said they were looking forward to visiting Mount Arafat and completing Hajj this year. Ms Khan, an Indian pilgrim, told The National she was performing Hajj on behalf of her mother, who passed away a few years ago.

Shams Rauf Siddiqui and his wife Samina Khan perform Hajj with a group in June 2023. The National
Shams Rauf Siddiqui and his wife Samina Khan perform Hajj with a group in June 2023. The National

Though it is the first Hajj to be held without any Covid-19 restrictions since 2019, local authorities are distributing more than 100,000 masks every day to pilgrims so they may protect themselves in large crowds.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health said the 24/7 call centre 937 is dedicated to serving pilgrims by addressing any health inquiries, providing consultations and handling communications and complaints. The centre will also help locate missing people and provide free medical consultations.

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Health officials in Mina have told The National there are six hospitals in Arafat with a capacity of more than 300 beds.

The kingdom provides free healthcare to pilgrims during Hajj. Authorities have prepared 172 hospitals and health centres at holy sites in Makkah and Madinah to serve pilgrims this year.

More than 49,000 pilgrims have received medical care services in seasonal health centres and facilities in Madinah since June 19, the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah.

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Who has won what so far in the West Asia Premiership season?

Western Clubs Champions League - Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins; Runners up: Bahrain

Dubai Rugby Sevens - Winners: Dubai Exiles; Runners up: Jebel Ali Dragons

West Asia Premiership - Winners: Jebel Ali Dragons; Runners up: Abu Dhabi Harlequins

UAE Premiership Cup - Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins; Runners up: Dubai Exiles

West Asia Cup - Winners: Bahrain; Runners up: Dubai Exiles

West Asia Trophy - Winners: Dubai Hurricanes; Runners up: DSC Eagles

Final West Asia Premiership standings - 1. Jebel Ali Dragons; 2. Abu Dhabi Harlequins; 3. Bahrain; 4. Dubai Exiles; 5. Dubai Hurricanes; 6. DSC Eagles; 7. Abu Dhabi Saracens

Fixture (UAE Premiership final) - Friday, April 13, Al Ain – Dubai Exiles v Abu Dhabi Harlequins

Shooting Ghosts: A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War by Thomas J. Brennan and Finbarr O’Reilly

On Women's Day

England's all-time record goalscorers:
Wayne Rooney 53
Bobby Charlton 49
Gary Lineker 48
Jimmy Greaves 44
Michael Owen 40
Tom Finney 30
Nat Lofthouse 30
Alan Shearer 30
Viv Woodward 29
Frank Lampard 29

ETFs explained

Exhchange traded funds are bought and sold like shares, but operate as index-tracking funds, passively following their chosen indices, such as the S&P 500, FTSE 100 and the FTSE All World, plus a vast range of smaller exchanges and commodities, such as gold, silver, copper sugar, coffee and oil.

ETFs have zero upfront fees and annual charges as low as 0.07 per cent a year, which means you get to keep more of your returns, as actively managed funds can charge as much as 1.5 per cent a year.

There are thousands to choose from, with the five biggest providers BlackRock’s iShares range, Vanguard, State Street Global Advisors SPDR ETFs, Deutsche Bank AWM X-trackers and Invesco PowerShares.

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About Krews

Founder: Ahmed Al Qubaisi

Based: Abu Dhabi

Founded: January 2019

Number of employees: 10

Sector: Technology/Social media 

Funding to date: Estimated $300,000 from Hub71 in-kind support

 

RESULT

Kolkata Knight Riders 169-7 (20 ovs)
Rajasthan Royals 144-4 (20 ovs)

Kolkata win by 25 runs

Next match

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, Friday, 5.30pm

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
ENGLAND SQUAD

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