Pilgrims started to move towards Namira Mosque this afternoon to perform Dhur and Asar prayers collectively and shortenly in pursuit of Prophet's teachings ( Peace be upon him) and to listen to Arafat's Sermon. The 110,000 square meters- area Mosque and the 8000 square meters- surrounding areas were completely filled with a huge number of pilgrims. The prayers, attended by Prince Khalid Alfaisal bin Abdulaziz, The Governor of Makkah Region, were led by the General Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Al-sheikh, who is also the Chairman of the Council of senior Ulema (Islamic Scholars) and the Head of the Religious Researches and Ifta Department. Commending Almighty Allah in his sermon before prayer, The General Mufti called and advised people to be God -fearing People and to adhere to Islamic code as well as pursue Prophet's teaching (Peace be upon him). --MORE
