These stunning images were captured by a British visitor to Makkah yesterday.
Lightning is seen to strike the now famous clock building which towers above the Masjid (mosque) Al-Haram.
Clouds also seem to obscure the buildings for a moment as a think fog sets in.
The images were taken by the team at Arif Hajj and Umrah from Nelson who visit the city regularly with pilgrims.
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