Hajj Pilgrimage: A Grand Scale Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
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Over 2 million Muslims are expected to participate in the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as the event returns to full capacity after years of COVID-19 restrictions. The Hajj is a significant religious obligation for Muslims, symbolizing unity and monotheism. Pilgrims walk in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad and retrace the journey of Ibrahim and Ismail. The Kaaba, a sacred structure, is viewed as a powerful symbol of unity.
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