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Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca ahead of annual Hajj pilgrimage

Around 1.6 million Muslims have gathered in Mecca on Sunday ahead of the start of Hajj, one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. (May 25, 2026)

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What happened Around 1.6 million Muslims have gathered in Mecca on Sunday ahead of the start of Hajj, one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. (May 25, 2026).
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Toronto StarNews report · May 25, 9:09 PM

Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca ahead of annual Hajj pilgrimage

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Around 1.6 million Muslims have gathered in Mecca on Sunday ahead of the start of Hajj, one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. (May 25, 2026)

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The Mirror UKNews report · May 25, 8:43 PM

Hajj 2026 live: Over 1.5milion in Mecca for pilgrimage ahead of Day of Arafah

More than 1.5million Muslims are known to have arrived in Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage but the actual number will be much higher

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The Conversation USNews report · May 25, 12:30 PM

The sacred cloth at the center of the Hajj pilgrimage

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As millions gather for Hajj, they will circle the Kaaba, which is draped in the black cloth known as the kiswah – a sacred object shaped by centuries of faith, politics and power.

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May 25, 12:30 PM: The Conversation US joined the source map.

May 25, 8:43 PM: The Mirror UK joined the source map.

May 25, 9:09 PM: Toronto Star joined the source map.

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