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Pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca: 'An amazing experience'

This week the Hajj is taking place in Saudi Arabia, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which Muslims are expected to attend at least once in their lives, so long as they have the means to do so. So far, over 2 million people have descended on the most sacred site in Islam this week. But what is it actually like to be one of these pilgrims? Sean was joined by Ibrahim Noonan, Imam of Galway Mosque, who travelled to Mecca in 2012...

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13.50 28 Jun 2023


Pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca: 'An amazing experience'


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13.50 28 Jun 2023


This week the Hajj is taking place in Saudi Arabia, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which Muslims are expected to attend at least once in their lives, so long as they have the means to do so. So far, over 2 million people have descended on the most sacred site in Islam this week.

But what is it actually like to be one of these pilgrims? Sean was joined by Ibrahim Noonan, Imam of Galway Mosque, who travelled to Mecca in 2012...


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