25 Amazing Photos from Hajj 1953

25 Amazing Photos from Hajj 1953
Sun Sep 27, 2015 13:27:51

Catch a glimpse of how it was like to perform Hajj in 1953. Though this was only just over 60 years ago, a lot has changed mainly due to the increase in the number of pilgrims going to perform Hajj.

 

 

 

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