The Grand Mosque in Makkah. More than 1.3 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj. Reuters
A pilgrim takes a selfie at the Grand Mosque. AP
Worshippers share an umbrella outside the Grand Mosque. AP
Workers embroider Islamic calligraphy, using either pure silver thread or gold-plated silver thread, during the final stages in the preparation of a drape, or kiswa, that covers the Kaaba. AP
Worshippers gather for prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. AFP
A security guard keeps watch as worshippers pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the centre of the Grand Mosque. AFP
A man prays at the Grand Mosque. Hajj and the other four pillars of Islam form a foundation of life for Muslims. AFP
A pilgrim on his way to the Grand Mosque in Makkah. AP
All Muslims able to do so are required to make the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in their lifetime. AFP
A worshipper in a wheelchair. Hajj takes place during Dhu Al Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. AFP
Pilgrims buy souvenirs at a shop outside the Grand Mosque. AP
