Snapchat honours Laylatul Qadr with live video feed of Makkah

How would you feel if you could be closer to Makkah on Laylatul Qadr this year?

On Monday, Snapchat gave its users just that, its first live story from the Holy city of Makkah, honouring the night of decree.

Log in, swipe left for the Stories page, scroll down to Live and you'll find Makkah listed in the locations. Press and hold to witness Muslims embracing the month of pilgrimage in Saudi this Holy month.



Muslims performing the rituals of Umrah





Pilgrims offer Nafil prayers while some do Tawaaf



Yup, snapchat got that right!



Area outside the Holy Mosque



The selfie-fever #take1



#take2



Pilgrims perform Say'ee at Safaa Marwah



Everyone gathering at the mosque, regardless of race and status, sitting together waiting to break their fast



Maqam-e-Ibrahim



It wasn't long before the story went viral and Muslims from all around the world took it to Twitter with the hashtag #Mecca_live, which is now trending on Twitter.

This is not it, non-Muslims were in awe of the Kaabah with some of them wanting to convert to Islam immediately.

https://twitter.com/mxdkays/status/620791077516218368

No difference between Black or White, Rich or Poor, in here, everyone is equal !#mecca_live pic.twitter.com/EAmLgKVjYF

— لمىاء (@lamiy_) July 14, 2015

this is what a city that never sleeps looks like #mecca_live 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/AhUmRgA9EI

— zara🥵 (@beingzourry) July 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/BrooklynLeb1948/status/620783131113750529

Islam is the relegion of peace, brotherhood and Masavat,
Non-Muslims views about #mecca_live story by @snapchat pic.twitter.com/MekU4HtY1W

— Hameed Ullah Shaheen (@iHUSB) July 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/LeahKbabyboo/status/620778238491672576
https://twitter.com/LeahKbabyboo/status/620778614834003968
https://twitter.com/indigoshawd/status/620777895213039616

I'm so proud to be a Muslim seeing the reactions make me cry. Terrorism is not Islam #mecca_live 😭😩 pic.twitter.com/A80cEJcnSy

— Adnan Ali ➊➋➌ (@adnan04ar01) July 14, 2015

From non muslimss🌙 #mecca_live pic.twitter.com/2pAJKITbJP

— Sally (@SallyAmrr) July 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/HEELBash/status/620800344575070209
https://twitter.com/Jelenaxoxo_/status/620802277805199361
https://twitter.com/rejectaahx/status/620805248664272896

Can you tell who is rich and who is poor?

“Allah is One and likes Unity.” (Muslim). #mecca_live pic.twitter.com/j8F1mwXtMl

— Adnan Ali ➊➋➌ (@adnan04ar01) July 14, 2015