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Gallery: Pilgrims arrived in the Islamic holy city of Makkah for Hajj rituals

Muslims from across the world gather in Makkah in Saudi Arabia for the annual six-day pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, an act all Muslims must perform at least once in their lifetime if they have the means to travel to Saudi Arabia.

Muslim pilgrims gather for prayer at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Makkah

Muslim pilgrims walk near the doors of Grand Mosque

Muslim pilgrims gather at Grand Mosque

Muslim pilgrims gather for prayer at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Makkah

Workers keep Grand Mosque courtyard clean

Muslim pilgrims read Holy Quran

Muslim pilgrims gather at Grand Mosque

Muslim pilgrims drink water at Grand Mosque

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