Making the Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and a requirement for all Muslims at least once during their lifetimes, if they have the means to do so.
Official figures from last year's Hajj showed that nearly 2 million Muslims made the pilgrimage, almost 1.5 million of them arrived from abroad.
(Agencies)
Official figures from last year's Hajj showed that nearly 2 million Muslims made the pilgrimage, almost 1.5 million of them arrived from abroad.
(Agencies)