Doing Hajj or pilgrimage to muslim’s holy land of Mecca is the greatest desire for all Muslims around the world, where the pilgrimage is the ultimate worship that will bring people closer to Allah, the Almighty. These collection of old photos by National Geography July 1953 illustrate how the state of Mecca during pilgrimage in 1953. Compare to 1953, do you think the modern city Mecca still has its original charm in spite of the tall buildings around Ka’aba? I say yes. Thumbs up!

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