36K views · 1K reactions | Watch: #Hajj pilgrims in #SaudiArabia have embarked on the first day of rituals after self-isolating in a designated hotel amid strict #coronavirus preventative measures. Here are two pilgrims sharing their experience on the first day of Hajj in #Mecca. https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/07/29/Coronavirus-Hajj-pilgrims-embark-on-first-day-of-rituals-amid-COVID-19-measures.html | Al Arabiya English | Facebook

70K views · 2K reactions | More than 1.8 million pilgrims visited Mecca in Saudi Arabia last year, gathering at the Grand Mosque to perform rituals around the Kaaba. As millions prepare for this year’s Hajj, from 4 to 9 June, here’s a look back at the mosque’s origins as a simple courtyard, its major expansions over the past 70 years, and the modern facilities added. | BBC News Africa | Facebook