Photo Gallery: Mecca Hosting Millions in Ramadan 2025
IQNA – Millions of people from across the globe are in Mecca this Ramadan in March 2025, to make the Umrah pilgrimage the most sacred month of the year.
Setting a new record, more than half a million worshippers performed pilgrimage in Mecca on March 5, 2025.
Umrah, often referred to as the "lesser pilgrimage," holds special significance when performed during Ramadan. Muslims believe that performing Umrah in this holy month brings greater spiritual rewards, with some traditions stating that it carries the merit of Hajj.
During Ramadan, Mecca sees a sharp rise in the number of pilgrims, especially in the last ten days when many worshippers also observe I'tikaf at the Grand Mosque.
Photos have been supplied to IQNA by Abbas Khamehyar, former Iranian Cultural Attaché in Beirut.
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