Stunning time-lapse video shows Muslim pilgrims in Mecca walking seven laps around the Kaaba, while social distancing, to mark the end of haj. | CBS News

Thousands of Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Mecca for the first post-pandemic Hajj pilgrimage. Some one million pilgrims are expected to attend the holy city. This comes amidst Saudi Arabia’s controversial lottery system for the pilgrimage, which has left thousands unable to attend and waiting for refunds. | Middle East Eye

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