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We joined an American pilgrim on hajj, the largest annual human gathering on Earth
VICE News travelled to Mecca to see the trip firsthand. We spoke to Jibreel, a former basketball player, who joined 15,000 other Muslims from America who made the holy pilgrimage this hajj season.
Saudi Arabia Is Under Threat of a Cholera Outbreak as Hajj Nears
The cholera outbreak in nearby Yemen is the worst in the world.
How Hajj Pilgrimages Could Diversify Saudi Arabia's Economy
As oil prices fall, the government of Saudi Arabia is looking to increase spending on hotels and infrastructure in Mecca.
How Muslim pilgrimages could diversify Saudi's economy
Saudi Arabia is weaning its economy off oil dependency, and religious pilgrimages are a big part of the plan.
Intime billeder fra Mekka under pilgrimsfærden Hajj
Jeg var iblandt de cirka to millioner muslimer, der sidste år gennemførte pilgrimsfærden Hajj. Det her er, hvad jeg så.
Intimate Photos from Mecca During One of the World's Largest Gatherings
I was among the roughly two million Muslims who made the Hajj to Mecca last year. This is what I saw.
Iran Has Banned Its Citizens from Making Pilgrimages to Mecca
The ban is the latest sign that relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are rapidly deteriorating.
Iran Blasts Saudi 'Negligence' as Death Toll Rises to 769 in Hajj Stampede
Another 934 were injured in the incident on Thursday, and the Iranian government has announced that it has formed a committee to investigate it.
Quick Hit: Iranians Protest Following Hajj Stampede
Tehran has criticized Saudi Arabia for its mismanagement of the tragedy, the worst during the pilgrimage in 25 years.
Iran Slams Saudi 'Incompetence' After Death of More Than 700 Pilgrims
Safety during hajj is politically sensitive for the Saudi Arabia's ruling Al Saud dynasty, since the ruling family presents itself internationally as the guardian of orthodox Islam.