Pilgrims Start Arriving in Mecca Ahead of Haj Season

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7 August 2019 11:30 WIB

Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 6, 2019. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims began arriving in Mecca ahead of the Haj pilgrimage, which traces the route Prophet Mohammad took 14 centuries ago. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

7 Agustus 2019 00:00 WIB

Muslim pilgrims walk towards the Grand mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 5, 2019. Over 1,600,000 pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Haj, which begins on August 9, according to the Saudi Ministry of Haj. The majority of them are residing in Mecca while others are staying in Medina, the ministry said. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

7 Agustus 2019 00:00 WIB

Muslim pilgrims walk towards the Grand mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 5, 2019. Tight security has been employed in the holy city to ensure the safety of worshippers before the start of the official Haj activities. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

7 Agustus 2019 00:00 WIB

Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 6, 2019. Hot weather is expected to prevail during the Haj season, but the Saudi Government has taken measures to keep pilgrims cool, such as spraying water in the streets and providing air conditioning in various buildings. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

7 Agustus 2019 00:00 WIB

Muslims pray at the Grand Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia August 6, 2019. The Haj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which Muslims are expected to make at least once in their lifetime. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

7 Agustus 2019 00:00 WIB

7 Agustus 2019 00:00 WIB