A central pillar of the Islamic faith, the Hajj journey is meant to bring the faithful closer to God.
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Millions of people have come to Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the world’s largest annual gatherings.
The pilgrimage is a central pillar of the Islamic faith, a spiritual journey meant to cleanse the faithful of sin and bring them closer to God.
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage takes place from 22 to 26 September.