Snapchat has honored Muslims in the holy month of Ramadan with live video feed on the occasion of the Muslim holiday of Laylat Al Qadr.
Log into Snapchat and swipe left to get to the “Stories” page. Scroll down to “Live” and find Mecca listed among the locations. Press and hold to witness the holy Saudi city as it was on Monday.
Thousands Muslims break their fast with sweet dates and rice and speak into the camera to describe the feeling of being in the midst of such a sacred gathering in Mecca’s iconic Kaaba, pose for photos on the balconies above the Al-Masjid mosque, pray and read from the Quran.
Laylat Al Qadr is considered the holiest night of the year for Muslims, and is traditionally celebrated on the 27th day of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is known as the “Night of Power,” and commemorates the night that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Snapchat launched its Live section in August 2014 as a way of letting users create and view public photos and videos taken at the same live event.
