An estimated 2 million pilgrims are expected to pass through the holy cities of Medina and Mecca during Muslim's annual Hajj pilgrimage.
This year's main hajj coincides with a period during the 12th month of the Muslim lunar calendar.
The hajj - a spiritual journey of prayers and rituals - comes to a climax Wednesday.
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