All the pilgrims from the Maldives who went for the Hajj this year are now in Arafat, according to Islamic Minister Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed.

The Maldivian Hajj Mission said all the pilgrims were in good condition.

The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage. It is often the most memorable for pilgrims, who stand shoulder to shoulder, feet to feet, asking God for mercy, blessings, prosperity and good health.

The pilgrims will then remain in Arafat until sunset today, praying and asking for forgiveness. At sunset today, all the pilgrims will travel to Muzdalifah.

After spending some time in Muzdalifah, or after performing the morning prayer in Muzdalifah, all pilgrims will travel to Mina. On Eid and the three days of Tashriq (11, 12 and 13 of Hajj), there will be stoning and slaughtering of hadyu. The hadyu is a sacrificial animal immolated in the name of Allah by the pilgrim. It is to be slaughtered in Al-Haram and distributed among the poor and the needy.

Pilgrims who complete their pilgrimage early will return to Mecca on the 12th day of the month of Hajj and leave Mecca after performing the farewell circumambulation. Other pilgrims will return to Mecca from Mina after throwing stones at the three pilgrims on the 13th.