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Muslims begin haj pilgrimage amid heat and regional tensions

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The annual haj pilgrimage commenced in Mecca on Monday, with over 1.5 million faithful gathered from abroad. Pilgrims are facing sweltering heat and regional geopolitical tensions as they undertake the sacred rites. The event, a fundamental pillar of Islam, involves several days of rituals, including circling the Kaaba and converging in desert tent camps. AI

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Muslims begin haj pilgrimage amid heat and regional tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions

    The annual haj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the haj passport forces, said on Friday. The faithful have been p…

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