Hajj pilgrimage – in pictures

Pilgrims at the end of the last prayer of the day near the Great Mosque, a few days before the hajj pilgrimage Photograph: Amel Pain/EPA

Pilgrims at the Great Mosque of the Haram Sharif with the sacred Kaaba building at its centre Photograph: Amel Pain/EPA

A woman carrying food for pigeons outside the Grand Mosque Photograph: Ammar Awad/Reuters

Pilgrims prepare to leave after the last prayer of the day Photograph: Amel Pain/EPA

Young pilgrims carry a wheelchair as they make their way through the crowds Photograph: Amel Pain/EPA

A pilgrim from Russia prepares to leave with his family after the last prayer of the day Photograph: Amel Pain/EPA

Pilgrims take a rest near the Great Mosque of the Haram Sharif Photograph: Amel Pain/EPA

Pilgrims stand at the entrance of Hera cave at the top of Mount al-Noor Photograph: Ammar Awad/Reuters

A pilgrim takes photos at the top of Mount al-Noor Photograph: Ammar Awad/Reuters

A pilgrim prays on Mount Al-Noor Photograph: Ammar Awad/Reuters