The Saudi General Directorate for Passports has announced the number of international pilgrims who travelled to the kingdom from July 14 to August 11 to take part in this year’s Hajj stood at 1.39 million. The Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah is considered a religious obligation for Muslims, who are expected to make the journey (if financially feasible) at least once in a lifetime
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