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Over 2.4 million Muslims head to Saudi Arabia for haj pilgrimage

The annual haj pilgrimage that started on August 9, 2019 attracted millions of pilgrims to the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Over 2.4 million made the holy journey, including 1.85 million from overseas. 

(Photo: Reuters)

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