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Millennial and Gen Z pilgrims embark on hajj journeys

Reuters · 27 days ago
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Reuters
27 days ago

Against the backdrop of the Kaaba and the bustling Grand Mosque, young pilgrims from across the globe are redefining the traditional perception of hajj as a journey for older people.

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  • Young pilgrims are increasingly participating in hajj, challenging the idea it is mainly for older people.
  • Pilgrims like Mohamed Moustafa and Naveed Sajeed highlight the benefits of performing hajj at a younger age. 16s
  • Hajj is a religious duty for all physically and financially able Muslims, required once in a lifetime. 26s
  • Rituals include the stoning in Mina and the Tawaf around the Kaaba. 34s
  • The timing of hajj shifts each year due to the Islamic lunar calendar. 1m 11s
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