Millions of Muslims from around the world have gathered in the Saudi city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which begins Monday night and marks the first time in three years without the…
Prospective pilgrims aren’t guaranteed a spot for Hajj – this year many were selected on a ‘priority basis’, leaving behind a widely criticised lottery system.
Islam's holiest site is expected to host more than two million worshippers from 160 countries during the annual rites that could break attendance records.