gathering

This spectacular gathering, unseen by outsiders until now, happens for just half an hour each morning and for just a few weeks in the year.

Despite the controversy, some Muslims felt the gathering reflected the correct interpretation of the Qur’an.

And despite the incredible diversity of Islam, massive gatherings like this show how unifying it can be as well.

But they weren’t at a mosque—because none in the area would allow this kind of gathering.