Saudi Umrah Performers - in pictures

  • During Ramadan 2020 and 2021 international visitors were barred from entering Saudi Arabia, but this year they have returned. SPA
    During Ramadan 2020 and 2021 international visitors were barred from entering Saudi Arabia, but this year they have returned. SPA
  • Itikaf prayers at the Grand Mosque have also been allowed once more. SPA
    Itikaf prayers at the Grand Mosque have also been allowed once more. SPA
  • During Ramadan, worshippers are met at the Grand Mosque with the smell of oud from more than 20 incense burners, which will be increased to 60 in the last 10 days of the fast. AFP
    During Ramadan, worshippers are met at the Grand Mosque with the smell of oud from more than 20 incense burners, which will be increased to 60 in the last 10 days of the fast. AFP
  • A Muslim woman prays in front of the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque. AFP
    A Muslim woman prays in front of the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque. AFP
  • Saudi Arabia says it will permit one million Muslims from inside and outside the country to participate in this year's hajj. @SPA twitter
    Saudi Arabia says it will permit one million Muslims from inside and outside the country to participate in this year's hajj. @SPA twitter
  • Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba. AFP
    Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba. AFP
  • Muslims pray around the Kaaba. AFP
    Muslims pray around the Kaaba. AFP
  • Makkah is alive with visitors from all over the world for the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic. AFP
    Makkah is alive with visitors from all over the world for the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic. AFP