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Sacred Gathering - Thousands of Pilgrims in White

A profound image capturing the spiritual moment as thousands of pilgrims, dressed in white, in front of the Kaaba.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Camera: SM-A750F
Copyright: © Kawtar Anini