• Muslims from around the world are arriving in Makkah to perform Hajj.
• They have been making the traditional circle around the Kaaba.
• The final pilgrims traveled to Mina on foot or by bus, where they gathered for communal prayer and worship.

Muslims from all over the world are arriving in Makkah to perform one of the five pillars of Islam as the annual Hajj pilgrimage approaches.

Since arriving in Mecca over the past few days, pilgrims have been making the traditional circle around the Kaaba.

The pilgrims traveled to Mina on foot or by bus as they were the final ones to do so on Monday.

Soldiers in Mina poured water on pilgrims to cool them off on the sweltering desert plain, where there is little relief from the scorching sun.

The devout pitched their tents, taking refuge in the rows of cubicles, and joining in communal prayer in anticipation of the ceremonies to come.

On Tuesday, pilgrims travel to Mount Arafat, a desert plateau where it is believed that the Prophet Muhammad gave his last sermon.

The last three days of the Hajj fall on the joyous Eid al-Adha celebration, when Muslims throughout the world sacrifice livestock and give the poor meat.