The white-robed pilgrims on buses or on foot arrived at the sprawling encampment in Mina after performing the tawaf.
Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in Makkah on Monday for the annual Haj pilgrimage.
The white-robed pilgrims on buses or on foot arrived at the sprawling encampment in Mina after performing the tawaf.
This year’s rites, drawing Muslim worshippers from across the world, including Iran, follow waves of attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours.
A Saudi security officer speaks to Muslim pilgrims at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2026. — ReutersMembers of the Saudi security forces take part in a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. — ReutersMembers of the Saudi security forces take part in a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. — ReutersMembers of the Saudi security forces hold a demonstration during a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. — ReutersMembers of the Saudi security forces hold a demonstration during a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. — ReutersA member of the Saudi security forces participates in a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. — ReutersSaudi security forces gather and prepare for duty at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 22, 2026. — ReutersSaudi security forces gather and prepare for duty at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 22, 2026. — ReutersThe sun sets over the plain of Arafat during the annual Haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 25, 2026. — Reuters
Header image: A member of the Saudi security forces stands directing Muslim pilgrims, to help prevent overcrowding at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 22, 2026. — Reuters
