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Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns

More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions.

By The Associated Press· NPR· 3 days ago· 2 min read
Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns