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Mekka: Pilgerstätte in Saudi-Arabien

Eine große Menschenmenge betet gemeinsam im Freien.
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23.01.15, 09:04
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Eine große Menschenmenge betet gemeinsam im Freien.

EPAepa03442195 Muslim pilgrims pray outside the Haram Sharif Great Mosque three days before the Hajj 2012 pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 21 October 2012. The Hajj 2012 is due to take place between 25 and 30th October. EPA/ALAA BADARNEH
Eine große Menschenmenge versammelt sich zum Gebet in der Nähe der Kaaba in Mekka.

dapdMuslim pilgrims pray outside the Grand mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws three million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world. (Foto:Hassan Ammar/AP/dap
Gläubige beten vor der Kaaba in Mekka.

EPAepa03442804 A general view shows Muslim pilgrim pray around the holy Kaaba at the center of the Haram Sharif Great Mosque during prayer, during the Muslims Hajj 2012 pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia three days before the Hajj 2012 pilgrimage,in Mecca
Die Kaaba in Mekka, umgeben von einer Menschenmenge.

dapdMuslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as pray inside and outside the Grand mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws three million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the w
Eine Gruppe muslimischer Frauen, einige im Rollstuhl, sind unterwegs.

dapdMuslim pilgrims leave the Grand mosque after the noon prayer in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws three million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world. (Foto:Hass
Pilger auf dem Berg Arafat mit Blick auf Mekka im Hintergrund.

EPAepa03441641 Muslim pilgrims stand at the entrance of Heraa at the top of Jabal-al-noor (the Mountain of Light in Arabic), four days before the Hajj 2012 pilgrimage, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 21 October 2012. The Hajj 2012 is due to take place between 2
Eine Gruppe von Menschen blickt auf die Stadt Mekka mit der Moschee al-Haram im Hintergrund.

EPAepa03441642 Muslim pilgrims pray while they gathered to visit the Heraa cave near the top of Jabal-al-noor (the Mountain of Light in Arabic), four days before the Hajj 2012 pilgrimage, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 21 October 2012. The Hajj 2012 is due to
Pilger versammeln sich um die Kaaba in Mekka.

EPAepa03442819 A general view shows Muslim pilgrim pray around the holy Kaaba at the center of the Haram Sharif Great Mosque during prayer, during the Muslims Hajj 2012 pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia three days before the Hajj 2012 pilgrimage,in Mecca
Ein Mann schiebt eine ältere Person im Rollstuhl durch eine Menschenmenge.

dapdMuslim pilgrims leave the Grand mosque after the noon prayer in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws three million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world. (Foto:Hass
Dramatischer Himmel über Mekka mit der Abraj Al-Bait im Dunst zu sehen.

dapdClouds gather over the Saudi holy city of Mecca as seen from the top of Noor Mountain, near where the Hiraa cave is located on the outskirts of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws three million visitors each
Eine große Menschenmenge versammelt sich in Mekka vor historischen Gebäuden und Ventilatoren.

EPAepa03439358 Muslim pilgrims arrive to perform Friday prayers in the exterior court of the Haram Sharif Great Mosque, during the Muslim Hajj 2012 pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 19 October 2012. Mecca is the holiest site of Islam, and Hajj is the jo
Eine Gruppe von Menschen betet auf einer gefliesten Fläche im Freien.

dapdMuslim pilgrims pray on the top of the Grand mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws three million visitors each year, making it the largest yearly gathering of people in the world. (Foto:Hassan Ammar/
Eine Infografik, die die verschiedenen Stationen der Hajj-Pilgerfahrt nach Mekka darstellt.

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