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1.5 Million Join Hajj Amid Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia

|Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Iran|1 independent sources

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Saudi Arabia hosted the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, drawing 1.5 million pilgrims despite recent missile and drone strikes that have directly hit the country.

The attacks, linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran, have not deterred the influx of worshippers who gathered for the sacred rites. Officials reported that the security forces maintained control and ensured the safety of the pilgrims.

The event underscores the resilience of the pilgrimage tradition even in the face of regional hostilities.

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