Chinese pilgrims set off for Mecca

297 Chinese muslims from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region gather in Beijing Capital International Airport on Sept. 17, 2014, ready to set off to Mecca for pilgrimage. Leaders from China's State Administration for Religious Affairs and the Islamic Association of China, as well as Yahya Al-Zaid, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to China were seen at the airport to see the pilgrims off. (Photo/Chinanews.com)