The Hajj journey for millions of Muslims who are currently in Makkah begins today. News reports that there will be 2.5 million pilgrims who will be doing Hajj this year. The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a requirement for any Muslim who has the means to carry out the Hajj to perform it, at lease once in a lifetime. It is a centuries-old religious observance, one that draws all Muslims closer to their spiritual roots. This year Hajj is even more significant as the Day of Arafah occurs on Friday, hence it will be the Hajj Akbar (Great Hajj).
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