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More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

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More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

Saudi authorities say about 1.51 million pilgrims arrived from abroad, slightly above last year, as heat and regional security concerns shadow the annual rites

May 25, 2026