What do Muslims do during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
By Reuters
20 August 2018 |
9:33 am
The islamic pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) is one of the five pillars of Islam and a religious duty for every able-bodied Muslim. The pilgrimage takes place once a year.
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