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Radiant with faith, a sea of Muslims gathers in prayer in and around Meccas Grand Mosque. At the center of this huge mosque's central courtyard is the Kaaba, the ancient cube-shaped structure that is Islams holiest shrine.

National Geographic News takes an inside look at Inside Mecca
—Photograph copyright Reza, National Geographic Society
 

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