MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Pilgrims streamed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque on Saturday to perform their final rituals before heading to Mina in preparation for the Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam and one ...
Mina, often referred to as the "City of Tents," is a small valley located five to eight kilometers east of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Though quiet for most of the year, Mina transforms into a bustling ...