A personal pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest site
CNN · 28 days ago
CNN
28 days ago
Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid as the annual pilgrimage of Hajj reaches its end. Among the 2 million worshippers is one of CNN’s producers, Kareem El Damanhoury, who is sharing his journey with you.
BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI
- About 2 million Muslims participate in hajj, a key pillar of Islam. 6s
- Pilgrims must walk long distances and follow strict rituals, including wearing simple clothing. 40s
- The climax of hajj is standing on Mount Arafat, despite high temperatures. 1m 35s
- The stoning of the devil ritual is managed with enhanced safety measures to prevent overcrowding. 2m 36s
- Pilgrims celebrate Eid and complete the hajj with rituals such as shaving the head and distributing meat to the poor. 3m 0s