 Their stories cover everything from the importance of faith and enlightenment right through to bereavement, overcrowding and sexual harassment. Ahmed from the United States has made the pilgrimage many times. For many people, it is a life-changing experience. I was asking my daughter, who is 18 years old, and that was her first time. Somebody was asking her, how old are you? You're 18? And she was like, wow, you're so blessed. You see this other woman here? She's 85 years old. That's her first time. That's all after the latest BBC News.