Pakistan, June 6 -- Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, the imam (prayer leader) of Makkah's Grand Mosque, prayed for the people of Palestine during the Hajj sermon.

Around 1.5 million pilgrims from across the globe performed Waqoof-e-Arafah, the Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj, at Mount Arafat today. The Day of Arafat is the most sacred day of the year, when Almighty Allah draws near to the faithful and forgives their sins.

Delivering the Hajj sermon, the Imam-e-Kaaba emphasised the importance of neighbourly care, compassion for orphans, widows, and the underprivileged, as well as kindness toward parents.

He urged Muslims to continue praying and giving zakat (alms) to support the needy. The Imam called upon Muslims to cultivate piety, gratitude...