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Millions of Muslims are starting to gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia for the Hajj set to start on the 9th of september.

The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and faithful Muslims are required to complete the journey at least once in their lifetime — if they are physically and financially able to do so.

CCTV’s Adel EL Mahrouky is in the holy city, and filed this story.