http://www.life.com/images/logo.png LIFE - Hajj 2009: Crowds of the Faithful http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/37222/hajj-2009-crowds-of-the-faithful Mountain of Light http://www.life.com/image/93348195 The hajj pilgrimage to Mecca is a key aspect of the Islamic faith that every Muslim must undertake at least once in his lifetime. This year, 2.5 million people are expect to travel to the Saudi Arabian city, leading to a host of awe-inspiring photos of the faithful.]]> 93348195 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST The hajj pilgrimage to Mecca is a key aspect of the Islamic faith that every Muslim must undertake at least once in his lifetime. This year, 2.5 million people are expect to travel to the Saudi Arabian city, leading to a host of awe-inspiring photos of the faithful.]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Vendor on the Mountain of Light http://www.life.com/image/93314759 ]]> 93314759 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Pilgrims Rush Down a Street Streaked With Rain http://www.life.com/image/93387499 ]]> 93387499 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Security Official Watches Over Praying Muslims http://www.life.com/image/ugc1021382 A Saudi security official wearing a protective mask keeps an eye on Muslim pilgrims as they pray at the Grand mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. An estimated 2.5 million Muslims have converged on Mecca to attend the annual hajj pilgrimage. ]]> ugc1021382 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:49:47 EST A Saudi security official wearing a protective mask keeps an eye on Muslim pilgrims as they pray at the Grand mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. An estimated 2.5 million Muslims have converged on Mecca to attend the annual hajj pilgrimage. ]]> AP Photo/Hassan Ammar 2010 gettyImages.com A Muslim Woman Climbs the Mountain of Light http://www.life.com/image/93314763 ]]> 93314763 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com The Mosque of the Prophet Mohammed http://www.life.com/image/93027103 ]]> 93027103 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Saudi Man Wearing Swine Flu Mask http://www.life.com/image/92989907 ]]> 92989907 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Crowd at the Mosque of the Prophet Mohammed http://www.life.com/image/93027100 ]]> 93027100 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Pilgrims Atop the Mount of Mercy http://www.life.com/image/93277984 ]]> 93277984 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Muslim Women Outside the Grand Mosque http://www.life.com/image/93329636 ]]> 93329636 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com A Muslim Man Outside the Grand Mosque http://www.life.com/image/93329640 ]]> 93329640 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Inside the Grand Mosque http://www.life.com/image/93183503 ]]> 93183503 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com Sea of Faith http://www.life.com/image/93329630 ]]> 93329630 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST ]]> MAHMUD HAMS 2010 gettyImages.com