Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage

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The ongoing war in the Middle East has overshadowed this year's hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, which is drawing over a million Muslims from around the world. Despite a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high, particularly involving Iran and Saudi Arabia.

MECCA (May 22): More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire. This year’s rites, drawing Muslim worshippers from across the world, including Iran, follow waves of Iranian attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and [...] The post Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage appeared first on Borneo Post Online.