The Haj begins Muslim pilgrims walk outside the Grand Mosque during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca. (REUTERS) Muslims walk in Mohammed Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage ahead of Eid al-Adha in the Saudi holy city of Madina. (REUTERS) A Muslim man sleeps in Mohammed Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage ahead of Eid al-Adha in the Saudi holy city of Madina. (REUTERS) Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the annual haj pilgrimage. (REUTERS) Muslim pilgrims pray atop Mount Al-Noor during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca. (REUTERS) A vendor sells prayer beads during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca. (REUTERS) A Muslim pilgrim prays near the entrance of Hera cave on Mount Al-Noor during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca. (REUTERS) Muslim pilgrims stand on Mount Al-Noor during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca. (REUTERS) Saudi security forces pray before a parade in preparation for the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca. (REUTERS) Muslim pilgrims make their way to Hera cave on Mount Al-Noor during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca November 11, 2010. The haj is one of the world's biggest displays of mass religious devotion and a duty for Muslims who can perform it. (REUTERS) Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whats App Pin Interest