2 million Muslim pilgrims expected in Saudi Arabia for hajj as pandemic restrictions ease

The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious events in the world, officially began Monday. Roughly two million pilgrims are expected in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the event this year, the first since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were lifted.

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