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Saudi Arabia expecting 2 million pilgrims for Hajj
Saudi Arabia, Aug 28 (ANI): Government of Saudi Arabia has said that it is expecting around two million people from across the globe to visit the Holy City of Makkah for this year's Hajj, making it the largest annual international gathering, and which, for many Muslims, is the highlight of their spiritual lives. To date, Saudi Arabia has welcomed 1.497 million pilgrims in preparation for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, which is due to begin on August 30, 2017. The Grand Mosque in Mecca received the pilgrims for the annual religious journey, which is viewed as one of the Muslim faith's greatest acts of worship. The Kaaba is located at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.