Saudi boys sort through water containers used for the Zamzam well in Mecca on Nov. 7. According to Islamic belief, Zamzam is a miraculously-generated well from God. Millions of pilgrims visit and drink from the water source each year while performing the Hajj.
Saudi special forces take part in a military parade in Mecca on Nov. 10.
A man stands watching the newly-opened Holy Sites metro light rail in Mecca on Nov. 2. The Chinese-built monorail project will link Mecca with the holy sites of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.
Pilgrims perform the Friday prayer under the shadow of minarets on Nov. 12.
A pilgrim looks at Mecca from the top of Noor mountain where the Hiraa cave is located late on Nov. 13. According to Muslim believers, the Prophet Mohammed received his first message to preach Islam while praying in the cave.