A massive procession of about one million pilgrims gathered, creating a scene unlike any seen since the holy Forty visit. The crowd streamed kilometers away from the two holy shrines, the Masjid al‑Harām in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, underscoring the scale of the event.
The gathering, held in the vicinity of Mecca, showcased the enduring significance of the pilgrimage and the continued devotion of millions of Muslims worldwide.