This has the potential to become one of the biggest social media congregation for a religious event. Thousands of Twitter users are pushing social media app Snapchat to make the prayers on July 13 in Mecca the featured 'live story' of that day.


#mecca_live is trending on twitter, as Muslims from around the world are posting messages to back the hashtag.


Snapchat allows users to send quick and punchy photos and videos or 'snaps' that self-destruct a few seconds after being viewed. The Live Stories feature allows Snapchatter's who are at the same event or a specific location to contribute snaps to the same story.


"Dear @snapchatsupport @Snapchat we want #mecca_live to show the world an important aspect of the Muslims culture.,' posted one user.


Another Twitter user added: "Dear @Snapchat we want to see #mecca_live on July 13 , more than 1.6 billion humans are waiting for this moment.'


During the last 10 days of the holy month, Muslims prepare to observe Laylat Al Qadr (The Night of Power). It is the night when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). The night also has a chapter dedicated to it in the Quran.