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epa10055952 Muslims perform the Tawaf' (circumambulation) ritual and pray at al-Masjid al-Haram as seen from atop the Mecca Clock Tower, in preparation of the start of the Hajj 2022 pilgrimage, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 06 July 2022. Saudi Arabia this year is allowing one million Muslims, including some 850,000 from abroad, to make the annual Hajj pilgrimage, for the first time in two years since barring overseas pilgrims in 2020 as part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus. Rituals this year, starting on 07 July, will be open to faithful under 65, vaccinated against Covid-19 or provided a negative COVID-19 test result prior to travel. EPA/ASHRAF AMRA