Mohammed bin Salman visits Mecca holy site

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the Grand Mosque in Mecca today

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the Grand Mosque in Mecca today, where he met with ministers to discuss expanding the current capacity and facilities for pilgrims.

During his visit the Crown Prince prayed and entered the Kaaba and kissed the Black Stone.

MBS also went into the Kaaba and onto the roof of the main structure that looks down on the circumambulation area, where pligrims walk around as part of the Umrah pilgrimage.

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