Muslim pilgrims pray, shirk sun, as hajj reaches peak. Story by AFP ... "I don't think about the sun or the temperature or anything like that," said Ahmed, a 44-year-old from Egypt.

"I came here early to (avoid) the sun and later I will pray inside my tent," said 54-year-old Adel Ismail, from Syria. Saudi authorities have taken several steps to reduce the risk from heat at ...