Haj: The pilgrimage in pictures
Written By Wion Web Desk
Published: Sep 12, 2016, 05:11 IST | Updated: Sep 12, 2016, 05:11 IST
Muslim pilgrims from all over the world have congregated at the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the annual Haj, a five-day ritual that re-enacts the actions of Prophet Muhammad
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Pilgrims throw pebbles at pillars which symbolise the stoning of Satan during the Jamarat ritual in Mina near Mecca.
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A pilgrim prays on Mount Mercy.
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A sea of worshippers can be seen on Mount Mercy.
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A Muslim pilgrim touches a rock on Mount Mercy to seek blessings and forgiveness.
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Saudi Arabia stakes its reputation over the guardianship of Islam's holiest sites.
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