Snapchat’s ability to tell stories from the perspective of the public is one of its major selling points – and the reason it is one of the biggest social platforms in the world today.
And this week, the platform opened Mecca to the rest of the world as thousands shared incredible images of Islam’s holiest city. It was eye-opening to say the least.
The app stitched together images and videos from countless worshippers which showed millions around the world the true, peaceful side of Islam, often neglected by the mainstream media.
Snaps featured posts from waves of people at the event, as well as those who were in transit in order to take part. One image that was tweeted highlighted just how many people were there to pray, and it was a breathtaking sight indeed.