Muslims in Mecca are marking the Day of Arafah which is the most sacred day in the Islamic calendar with millions having gathered for the annual Hajj pilgrimage

The numbers of pilgrims are expected to rise further over the next two days as they continue to arrive from abroad ahead of the formal rituals that mark the beginning of the hajj…

Pilgrims flock to Saudi Arabia for Hajj as war rages in the Middle East, with worshippers citing faith, safety measures and a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual duty.