See amazing photos from Hajj 1953

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Many pilgrims would travel to Makkah via a ferry or a ship, in those days commercial air travel was still in its early stages and it was not as widely available as it is today.

Catch a glimpse of how it was like to perform Hajj in 1953.

Though this was only just over 65 years ago, a lot has changed mainly due to the increase in the number of pilgrims going to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj every year.

For those who could afford it, they would embark on their journey on board small planes from nearby countries.

Like today, coaches and buses were used to transport pilgrims from place to place.

The Ka’ba and the Mataf area. There were no other floors back then.

In Mina, food would be cooked using fire and stove.

Worshipers were able to enter the Ka’ba.

Performing Tawaf was easier as it was not as crowded as it is today.

A close up view of the Ka’ba.

Homes and hotels can be seen outside of the sacred mosque’s perimeter. Much of these historical buildings have had to be demolished to make way for the mosque’s expansion.

Pilgrims were able to choose the animals they wanted for Udhiyyah/Qurbani.

Tents can be seen pitched in Arafah next to mount Arafah.

Worshipers outside the Mosque’s entrance.

The Jamarat used to be small pillars which would be stoned symbolizing stoning of the devil.

Photos courtesy of the National Geographic Magazine.

Source: IlmFeed.

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