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Muslim faithful leave Mecca after hajj
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Muslim faithful leave Mecca after hajj

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Muslim pilgrims have begun departing Mecca following the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage.
  • Many faithful expressed a sense of accomplishment and spiritual fulfillment after performing the sacred journey.
  • The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, requiring all Muslims to undertake the pilgrimage at least once if they are able.

Muslim faithful are leaving Mecca after completing the Hajj, one of Islam's most significant religious journeys. The pilgrimage, a mandatory religious duty for all Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime, draws millions of devotees to the holy city each year.

For many, the completion of the Hajj is a profound spiritual experience. "I can't believe I completed the hajj," said Ahmed Mamdouh, a 37-year-old Egyptian who performed the pilgrimage for the first time. His sentiment reflects the deep sense of accomplishment and fulfillment many pilgrims feel after undertaking the arduous yet rewarding journey.

The departure of pilgrims marks the end of the annual Hajj season, with arrangements in place for their safe return to their home countries. The Hajj involves a series of rituals performed over several days in and around Mecca, testing the physical and spiritual endurance of participants.

I can't believe I completed the hajj.

— Ahmed MamdouhA 37-year-old Egyptian pilgrim expressing his feelings after completing the Hajj for the first time.
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