VIDEO: What is Hajj?
The world’s largest annual pilgrimage is set to take place this week as millions of Muslims from across the world head to Mecca.
Published date: 7 September 2016 18:55 BST
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Last update: 8 years 2 months ago
The annual pilgrimage, known as the ‘Hajj’, is a religious obligation for all Muslims, wealth and health permitting.
This year, safety and security precautions are top of the agenda following the tragic deaths of at least 2236 pilgrims in a crowd collapse last year.
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