The Hajj is a five-day spiritual journey that occurs during the last month of the Islamic calendar.
It is an opportunity to fulfil one of the five pillars of Islam. The hajj is a massive undertaking both for those performing and the county hosting.
This year, the Saudi government has capped the number of pilgrims at two million.
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