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Hajj help at hand for the disabled
The story of Abdul Azeez from Mecca, a wheelchair-pusher during Hajj and Umrah season.
Last Modified: 19 Nov 2010 11:43 GMT

It is the final day of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, known to Muslims as the Hajj.

It is a tough challenge to make the journey, especially for those with disabilities, but they are not without help.

Some make a living by assisting pilgrims in wheelchairs. Here is the story of one of them, in his own words.

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Al Jazeera
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