Hajj: A Comprehensive Guide to the Muslim Pilgrimage
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Millions of Muslims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj pilgrimage, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. The Hajj traces the journey of Ibrahim and Ismail and takes place in Mecca, Islam's holiest site. Pilgrims prepare for the Hajj by entering a state of purity called ihram, and they engage in various rituals over the course of five days, including circling the Kaaba, standing in prayer at Mount Arafat, and performing the symbolic "Stoning of the Devil." The Hajj was disrupted in the past due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, raids on Mecca, and diseases like the plague and cholera.
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