Hajj pilgrims pray outside Namira Mosque on the plains of Arafat outside the holy city of Makkah on August 31, 2017. Saudi officials said more than 1,750,000 pilgrims from abroad were taking part. Suhaib Salem / Reuters
Hajj pilgrims pray outside Namira Mosque on the plains of Arafat outside the holy city of Makkah on August 31, 2017. Saudi officials said more than 1,750,000 pilgrims from abroad were taking part. SuhShow more
Saudi Arabia reports 30 per cent increase in Hajj pilgrims from Qatar
Number rises despite severing of ties amid regional dispute with Doha
