As Eid al Adha is celebrated on October 26, we look at some stunning pictures of the holy city of Mecca where millions of Muslims are currently gathered for the annual Hajj pilgramage
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Muslim pilgrims wait for the start of prayers at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca
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Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as pray inside and outside the Grand mosque in Mecca
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The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws three million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world
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Mecca is considered the holiest city in the world for Muslims and the Hajj pilgramage is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every able bodied Muslim should make the trip at least once in his lifetime
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A Muslim pilgrim leaves the Grand Mosque with his daughter after performing the evening prayers, in the holy city of Mecca
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Mecca is believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed
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The Abraj Al-Bait Towers also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, is seen from Jabal al-Noor or 'Mountain of Light' overlooking the holy city of Mecca
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Muslim pilgrims perform their evening prayers around the Kaaba
