Hajj in Pictures
A beautiful panoramic photo of Masjid-al-Haram in Makkah and the Ka’bah during Hajj
These photos are from Hajj in 2007 and come from the website of the BBC news online:
Millions of Muslims attend the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
Saudi security officials controlled huge crowds, avoiding the deadly stampedes and crushes that have marred previous occasions.
Millions of pilgrims participated in the ritual “jamra” or “stoning of the Devil”, represented by three stone pillars.
In Mina, east of Mecca, where the ritual takes place, throngs of pilgrims passed by the pillars, causing massive logjams.
The Hajj pilgrimage is an obligation for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford to make it.
Pilgrims complete the Hajj in Mecca with the tawaf ritual of walking round the Kaaba seven times.
A beautiful panoramic photo of Masjid-al-Haram in Makkah and the Ka’bah during Hajj
