A crowd of people dressed in white robes are gathered outside the Kaaba in Mecca

A crowd of people dressed in white robes are gathered outside the Kaaba in Mecca. Many are bare-chested, carrying bags or prayer beads. Some women are present, dressed in long, dark clothing and hijabs. One woman in a purple hijab is holding a smartphone, possibly taking a picture or video. The Kaaba, a large, black, cube-shaped building, is visible in the background, surrounded by the white marble plaza of the Masjid al-Haram. The weather appears sunny and bright.