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Gaza war stops Palestinian Muslims from joining Hajj

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Jessica Saltz
June 14, 2024

One of the world's largest religious gatherings has begun in Saudi Arabia. This year, over one-and-half million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage. But the war in Gaza is preventing Palestinian Muslims from attending the celebration.