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An aerial view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the Hajj season, where a large gathering of pilgrims is performing religious rituals.

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The golden top of the Clock Tower in Mecca is seen above the city at sunset.

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Image of the Abraj Al Bait Towers in Mecca, featuring the Clock Tower prominently, surrounded by tall buildings.

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Image of a large group of pilgrims circumambulating the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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Image of the Kaaba surrounded by crowds of pilgrims in the Grand Mosque, with hands raised in prayer in the foreground.

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A man places his forehead on the wall of the Kaaba in a moment of reverence and contemplation.

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Hands raised in prayer in front of the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, with crowds of pilgrims.

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A scene of worshippers in white attire gathering in the courtyard of the Holy Mosque in Mecca, with minarets and part of the Kaaba visible, and multi-story buildings in the background, under a clear sky with some clouds.

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A person wearing Ihram clothing stands on an escalator with a blue sky in the background.

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A group of people touching the black Kiswa of the Kaaba in Mecca, featuring golden Arabic inscriptions.

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An aerial view of Mecca at night showing the Kaaba and the Grand Mosque beautifully illuminated alongside the Clock Tower.

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Image of the Kaaba and Al-Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca, with crowds of people performing Tawaf around the Kaaba. The Clock Tower and surrounding architecture are visible under a cloudy sky.

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