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Religion

In pictures: Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Mecca

Over 2.5 million people are expected to visit the religious site by Sunday morning.

TENS OF THOUSANDS of Muslim pilgrims have flocked to Mecca in Saudi Arabia in preparation for largest annual pilgrimage in the world.

All in all, some 2.5 million people are expected in Mecca by the start on Sunday.

In pictures: Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Mecca
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