Saudi Arabia: Stunning clock tower footage captures early Hajj pilgrims in Mecca.

SHOTLIST: MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA (MAY 23, 2026) 1. VARIOUS TOP SHOTS OF MUSLIMS PRAYING AROUND KAABA AS PART OF HAJJ (ISLAMIC PILGRIMAGE) MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA — MAY 23, 2026: Breathtaking footage filmed from the high-altitude observation decks of the Mecca Royal Clock Tower captured Muslim pilgrims performing prayers around the Kaaba on Saturday, May 23. Opened in 2011, the tower stands at an immense 601 meters (approximately 1,971 feet) and spans 120 floors, making it one of the tallest architectural structures in the world. The property integrates a five-star luxury hotel, a massive multi-story shopping mall, and a specialized cultural museum within its upper tiers. The Hajj pilgrimage is the fifth pillar of the Islamic faith, a ritual that must be performed by all Muslims if financially viable, at least once in their lives. The 2026 Hajj season will begin on May 25.