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Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 22, 2015.

Video. What to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage

Updated: 27/06/2023 - 16:28 GMT+2

Why are millions of Muslims arriving in Saudi Arabia this week? Here's what you need to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage.

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