Two million Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage

More than two million Muslim pilgrims ascended the plain Mt. Arafat near the Saudi city of Mecca on Aug. 10 to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
After spending a night of meditation and introspection in the tent city of Mina- the first leg of the five-day Hajj - pilgrims, dressed in white garment that emphasizes the unity regardless of social status or nationality, set out for Mt. Arafat early morning.