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Muslims converge on Saudia Arabia for annual Hajj

Nita Blake-Persen
June 17, 2024

The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the world's largest mass gatherings. This year, more than 1.8 million people came together near Mecca. Climate-controlled areas helped to alleviate soaring temperatures, but Saudi officials confirmed several heat-related deaths.

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