Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world make the journey to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Dressed in the same simple white clothing to represent human equality, the pilgrims gather to perform rites dating back to the time of Abraham. On Wednesday, at Khuddus Saheb Idgah in the city, hundreds bade farewell to their near and dear ones embarking on Hajj. DNA captures images of an abiding faith and piety

Emotional moment
Bidding farewell is not easy, as this lady finds out