Preparations for annual Hajj ceremony are underway in Mecca
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Islam Pilgrims Meet At Mecca (1954)
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Muslims worldwide begin the annual pilgrimage to Mecca
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American Muslims Travel for Hajj by the Thousands
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their family during their absence.