Millions of pilgrims converge on Saudi Arabia for Hajj

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It's one of the largest religious gatherings in the world: the Hajj pilgrimage is underway this week in Saudi Arabia, with some 2 million Muslims converging in Mecca and at Mount Arafat. This year's Hajj could be the largest on record, according to officials, after several quieter years during the Covid-19 pandemic. We take a closer look.

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