Muslim pilgrims climb Mount Arafat at height of the hajj

Muslim pilgrims climb Mount Arafat at height of the hajj

As dawn breaks, hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims performing the hajj crowd Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his final sermon.

The hajj is a life goal for many Muslims, who are expected to perform the pilgrimage at least once if they are financially and physically capable.