Essentials for the Hajj: From sun hats to shoe bags, a guide to gear for the Muslim pilgrimage

Nigerian pilgrims carry bags outside the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, June 24, 2023. Straw hats, cross-body bags, and collapsible chairs are some essentials pilgrims have on them as they perform the Hajj. The fifth pillar of Islam is a profoundly spiritual experience but requires practical and specific preparation to deal with hours of walking in scorching temperatures, camping stints, and massive crowds. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)