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Millions gather in Makkah this week to begin Haj rituals

The annual pilgrimage to Makkah attracts over two million Muslims each year.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 18:22 December 1, 2008
  • Gulf News

  • Image Credit: Graphic News; Jacob Hernandez/Gulf News
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The annual pilgrimage to Makkah attracts over two million Muslims each year.

The five-day spiritual journey follows in the footsteps of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the sacrifices made by Prophet Ebrahim in striving to follow God's will.

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