Hajj mobilizes over one million Muslims despite tensions

The hajj pilgrimage began Monday with over one million faithful, with Middle East political tensions failing to deter participants.

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This edition of Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, holds major spiritual importance for Muslims worldwide.

The remarkable turnout demonstrates the enduring centrality of this rite in Muslim religious practice despite regional geopolitical tensions.

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