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1.5 Million Pilgrims Join Hajj Amid Regional Conflict

Approximately 1.5 million pilgrims have joined the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, proceeding despite ongoing regional conflicts. Many expressed their determination to undertake the sacred journey regardless of the geopolitical situation.

21 May, 17:53 — 21 May, 17:53
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Saudi Arabia: 1.5 million join Hajj pilgrimage despite war

Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway.

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DW21 May, 17:53First to report

Saudi Arabia: 1.5 million join Hajj pilgrimage despite war

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el-mundo21 May, 23:53Latest update

Peregrinar a la Meca en guerra: "No me da miedo, todos debemos ir si Dios quiere"

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