Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for holiest day of Hajj
The Hajj is an Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi
Arabia, about 70 km inland from Jeddah on the Red Sea. It is one of the Five
Pillars of Islam, which every adult Muslim is required to undertake at least
once in their lifetime if they are financially and physically able. The Haji is
considered an act of worship and devotion and is a chance for pilgrims for spiritual
rebirth and cleansing of sins. It brings together Muslims from around the world
and fosters a sense of global Muslim brotherhood. This year, the Haji started
on June 14 and brought over 1.8 million pilgrims, still fewer than in pre-pandemic
years. During the Haji, the population of Mecca nearly doubles. The Pilgrims climbed
the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, prayed around and touched the
Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, and shot photos and videos with their
smartphones. Indeed, the Haji is a significant religious journey that
emphasized devotion, community, and spiritual renewal for Islamic pilgrims.
Read the article and see the photos to learn the significance of the
Haji for Muslims.
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