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Muslim pilgrims visit al-Noor mountain where the Hiraa cave is located, overlooking the Saudi holy city of Mecca. -- PHOTOS: AFP
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It began early on Saturday as pilgrims arrived on foot or by bus in Mina, a dusty valley 10 kilometres (six miles) from the holy city of Mecca.
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Devotees are spending the day in prayer and contemplation in the valley, transformed into a city of fireproof tents. -- PHOTO: AP
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