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Over 1.6 Million Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
More than 1.6 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, braving fierce heat in Mecca. This influx of pilgrims has surpassed previous records, with over 1.5 million individuals already present ahead of the main rituals.
23 May, 12:55 — 23 May, 20:21
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago
More than 1.5 million pilgrims brave fierce Mecca heat ahead of Hajj
More than 1.5 million pilgrims brave fierce Mecca heat ahead of Hajj.
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Over 1.5 million pilgrims flood Saudi Arabia for Hajj surpassing 2025 record
Over 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, surpassing last year’s international visitor numbers despite ongoing Middle East conflicts. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-1-5-million-pilgrims-flood-saudi-arabia-for-hajj-surpassing-2025-record/
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First report: punch-ng · 23 May, 12:55|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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