This elevated, wide-angle image captures a densely populated outdoor plaza within the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) complex in Makkah Al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

This elevated, wide-angle image captures a densely populated outdoor plaza within the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) complex in Makkah Al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia. The view appears to be taken through a window, with a dark frame on the left and a faint reflection visible in the upper sky. The central feature is a vast, light-colored, paved plaza occupied by thousands of people. The majority of individuals are observed walking in various directions. Many men are dressed in white Ihram garments, while women wear dark abayas and head coverings, or other modest, light-colored attire. White barriers and low walls delineate pathways and sections within the plaza. In the left background, several ornate, light-colored stone facades of the Grand Mosque are visible, including two prominent minarets with multiple balconies. Beyond the immediate mosque structures, a modern urban skyline with numerous multi-story buildings, including a distinctive tall, light-colored rectangular building, extends towards the horizon. A range of distant, arid mountains is discernible in the far background. The sky is light blue with scattered white clouds, indicating daylight conditions.