Thousands of Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Mecca for the first post-pandemic Hajj pilgrimage. Some one million pilgrims are expected to attend the holy city. This comes amidst Saudi Arabia’s controversial lottery system for the pilgrimage, which has left thousands unable to attend and waiting for refunds. | Middle East Eye

Pilgrims perform Friday prayer at Mecca's Grand Mosque ahead of Haj Thousands of pilgrims who arrived in Mecca ahead of the start of Haj attended Friday prayer at Mecca's Grand Mosque. The Islamic pilgrimage of Haj, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, is attended annually by millions of Muslims. | A News

The Hajj: Journey of Faith 1998 || An unprecedented coverage of the Hajj, or the holy pilgrimage to Makkah, by a western news organization with live reports, including interviews with the officials, scholars, and pilgrims. First half of the program describes the purpose and rituals of the pilgrimage. The second half shows how the reports were put together. The film was broadcasted in the year 1418 AH. Full Video: https://youtu.be/ZIEb1bx7NTI | Haramain Archive