There are only a few weeks left until Hajj rituals begin this year, with millions of pilgrims from all around the world embarking on the spiritual journey.
Believers are gathering and departing from their homelands to fulfill the 5th pillar of Islam.
Check out these amazing pictures about intending pilgrims as they set out for Hajj.
South Africa
Bus with travellers from South Africa to Makkah. Source: Sahuc Hajj
Nigeria
358 Pligrims departs from Jigawa State to Jeddah. from Source: Azman Air Services
Kashmir, India
Families saying goodbye before leaving for Hajj from Srinagar. Source: The Rising Kashmir.
The Philippines
Pilgrims from Socsksargen are boarding to fly to Saudi Arabia. Source: Sheikh Moctar Alangan.
Balochistan, Pakistan
Believers in front of the airport of Quetta, ready to depart. Source: Balochistan News Group
Bangladesh
A group is waiting for to begin their travel from Dhaka to Hajj. Source: Hajj Camp Dhaka