Millions of faithful arrive in Makkah to perform Haj

MAKKAH: More than 1.2 million pilgrims have already arrived with nearly two million more expected in preparation for what will for many be the highlight of their spiritual lives.

Faithful from around the world including Pakistan have started massing in Makkah-tul Mukarramah for Haj pilgrimage which begins from September 22, 2015.

The Saudi officials said the Haj pilgrimage will go on despite the construction crane crash that took place at Makkah's Grand Mosque due to stormy weather killing at least 107 people and injuring 238.

Read: At least 107 dead as crane crashes into Masjidul Haram

Pilgrims also make their way to Mount Thor where Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and his companion Abu Bakr Al-Sadeeq started their journey from Makkah to Medina.

It is believed Mount Thor is where Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) hid from the people of Quraish before his Hijra (migration) to Medina.

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think_then_speak

Sep 21, 2015 06:31pm

hope for a greater good

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Hamaad

Sep 21, 2015 07:23pm

Hope to return one day to the sacred land, Inshallah

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Rasheed Gabol

Sep 21, 2015 10:52pm

SubhanAllah, Brings tears in my eyes.

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Dr.Cajetan Coelho

Sep 21, 2015 11:30pm

Life is a pilgrimage. May all pilgrims and their loved ones be blessed with joy and happiness.

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Muhammad Mohiuddin Wajid

Sep 22, 2015 12:43am

Best place on earth.

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AHA

Sep 22, 2015 09:25am

Great to see one of the holiest places on earth.....

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Khwarezmi

Sep 22, 2015 08:32pm

I was there last year ok Hajj-2014. I whish I was there again. More so, I whish I kept my promises to God and stoped sinning.

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rana nasir

Sep 22, 2015 11:22pm

Subhanallah.

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Ghaznavi

Sep 23, 2015 02:30am

I was there in 2011. It was a great spiritual experience. The only distraction were the non stop flashes from phones. I just hope people will engross themselves in the moment and capture it in their minds rather then phones.

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True blue Indian

Sep 23, 2015 08:54am

Thanks for sharing wonderful photos dawn Have a great time in hajj to all Muslim brothers Let every Muslim across the world gets a chance to touch the holy land in their lifetime .. inshallah !!

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Mohammad Amir

Sep 23, 2015 05:22pm

@AHA The holiest place on the earth

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Mohammad Amir

Sep 23, 2015 05:22pm

The best and the most beautiful place on this earth

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Mohammad Amir

Sep 23, 2015 05:23pm

I love it love it love it