DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: We go to Saudi Arabia, where it is the high point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. More than two million Muslims praying for forgiveness at Mount Arafat. Out Riz Khan is in Saudi Arabia. He joins us now live for more on the ceremonies -- Riz.</s>RIZ KHAN, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Daryn, hi. Yes, this cool wind blowing about 60 feet up above at the TV tower overlooking the Plain of Arafat is something of a blessing. It is getting much cooler here in Arafat at the moment because the temperatures are dropping as the Hajj comes 15 days or so earlier each year, according to the lunar calendar, which Islam follows. It is pretty much a sea of people in the plain because every pilgrim has to be here the on the plain for this day of Arafat to complete the Hajj properly. So they all come here, basically spend morning or basically noontime until sunset to reflect upon their good deeds and their bad deeds; ask God for forgiveness; and hope to start anew when they leave here to be much better people. Of course, the big logistical challenge is getting people out of the desert and into the desert, about 20 kilometers plus from the city of Mecca. And that is the biggest challenge the authorities have as they try to maneuver two million plus people through some narrow places. We'll keep you covered here on CNN on the events taking place at the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage, the journey of faith. Riz Khan, CNN, Arafat, Saudi Arabia.</s>KAGAN: Riz, thank you very much.
The Hajj: More Than Two Million Muslims Praying for Forgiveness at Mount Arafat