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

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