# Are British Muslims Being Priced Out Of Pilgrimages? November 15, 2010 Author: Robert Pigott Source: The BBC News In the town's Central Mosque, Muslims turn to face in the direction of Mecca, kneel and touch their faces to the floor in prayer. Dominating the wall in front of them are two large photographs, showing teeming crowds of pilgrims swirling in a broad river of people around the al-Haram mosque at the spot where their religion was founded. See also:- [ Business/Workplace ](/news-stories/businessworkplace) - [ Holidays/Worship ](/news-stories/holidaysworship) - [ Islam in Europe ](/news-stories/islam-europe) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)