As we head toward the end of Ramadan and the subsequent Muslim Eid celebrations, it is interesting to take a look at the development happening at one of Islam's holiest sites, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This looks like an enormous project. Although numbers are hard to come by or verify, the project is said to cost in excess of $15 billion! Also, as it is the holiest muslim site, land costs are said to be amongst the highest in the world.
Have a look at these rare aerial shots of the site:
