Saudi Arabian of Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, Youssef Dais visits the Palestinian Muslim pilgrims during the annual Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 24, 2014. pilgrims are converging on Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj, the world s largest Muslim gathering. Beginning in early October close to two million believers will congregate in an atmosphere of brotherhood to follow the 14-century-old traditions of Islam's Prophet Mohammed. Photo by Ashraf Amra