Tearful prayers at the Kaaba
Tears accompany prayers during the tawaf (to circle the Kaaba) of over 1.2 million Muslims who are in the holy lands to fulfill their Hajj pilgrimage despite the scorching heat.
1/ 11
While there are only days left until Eid al-adha, prospective pilgrims pouring into Mecca circle the Kaaba in Ihram (religious clothing) during the day.
2/ 11
The crowds that flood in from all over the world give way to interesting scenes in the Holy Lands.
3/ 11
Without any discrimination of nationality or sect, the Muslims unite for one purpose, and perform their prayers at the Kaaba.
4/ 11
Because of the crowd some pilgrims who can’t find an empty spot perform their prayers in the vicinity of the Kaaba.
5/ 11
Sometimes tears accompany the prayers of pilgrims having emotional moments at the Kaaba.
6/ 11
Pilgrims who see the Kaaba, the kiblah of the Muslim’s, try to get close to it and circle the Kaaba saying Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest).
7/ 11
When they manage to get close enough they attempt to touch the Kaaba which is considered the house of Allah (God).
8/ 11
A baby who came circled the Kaaba on his father’s shoulder’s put a smile on the faces of Muslims.
9/ 11
Tearful prayers at the Kaaba
10/ 11
Tearful prayers at the Kaaba
11/ 11
Tearful prayers at the Kaaba
#Hajj
#Kabaa
7 yıl önce