Worshippers approaching Masjid al Haram for their prayers

During the Hajj millions of Muslims travel from every corner of the earth to perform this ritual. Old and young, black and white, rich and poor, white and black, all kind of people come here to perform the Hajj. The mosque is too small for everybody, so many must offer their prayers outside the mosque.

The Ka'ba is located within the Masjide Haram. Muslims from all over the world face the Kaba when they pray their five daily compulsory prayers. Also, many travel to Makkah for the Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) or the Hajj (annual pilgrimage). The Hajj is compulsory on every Muslim to do once in their lifetime, if he or she have the financial and medical means for it.