Turkey's President Erdogan performs Umrah in Makkah - in pictures

  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan performs the Umrah pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah. All photos: AFP
    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan performs the Umrah pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah. All photos: AFP
  • He was received at the Grand Mosque by officials in the Saudi city.
    He was received at the Grand Mosque by officials in the Saudi city.
  • Mr Erdogan is making his first trip to the kingdom in five years as he seeks to restore ties between Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
    Mr Erdogan is making his first trip to the kingdom in five years as he seeks to restore ties between Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
  • His visit comes as the Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid Al Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
    His visit comes as the Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid Al Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
  • The Turkish president met King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after arriving in Jeddah.
    The Turkish president met King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after arriving in Jeddah.
  • He held private meetings with King Salman and the crown prince before attending an official banquet.
    He held private meetings with King Salman and the crown prince before attending an official banquet.
  • Mr Erdogan performs the Umrah pilgrimage.
    Mr Erdogan performs the Umrah pilgrimage.