When they manage to get close enough they attempt to touch the Kaaba which is considered the house of Allah (God).
Tearful prayers at the Kaaba
Tears accompany prayers during the tawaf (to circle the Kaaba) of over 1.2 million Muslims who are in the holy lands to fulfill their Hajj pilgrimage despite the scorching heat.
Haber Merkezi 15:56 August 23, 2017 Yeni Şafak
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