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What is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world?
What is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world?
Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
How many pilgrims attended the Hajj pilgrimage according to the Saudi government's estimate?
How many pilgrims attended the Hajj pilgrimage according to the Saudi government's estimate?
Over 3 million
Where did the narrator's parents decide to perform Hajj?
Where did the narrator's parents decide to perform Hajj?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
What did the narrator do to capture footage during the Hajj pilgrimage?
What did the narrator do to capture footage during the Hajj pilgrimage?
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How long was the flight from JFK to Medina?
How long was the flight from JFK to Medina?
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Study Notes
Hajj Pilgrimage
- Hajj is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, taking place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- It is a requirement for Muslims to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime
- In 2022, the Saudi government estimated 3 million pilgrims attended Hajj, with unofficial numbers being higher
Personal Experience
- The narrator's parents, from Lahore, Pakistan, decided to perform Hajj for the first time
- The narrator accompanied their parents on the journey, also performing Hajj for the first time
- The narrator brought a small handicam to capture footage, often shooting discreetly due to restrictions in holy places
Preparation and Travel
- The group flew on Saudi Arabian Airlines from JFK airport
- The flight from JFK to Medina took approximately 10 hours
- They spent 6 days in Medina, preparing mentally for the pilgrimage
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Test your knowledge of the Hajj pilgrimage with this quiz. See how much you know about the significance, rituals, and history of this annual event in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
