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Hajj pilgrims explore Medina's historic, sacred sites

The Holy City of Medina is a beacon of spiritual heritage and every year Hajj pilgrims travel to this city.

Gisoo Misha Ahmadi
Press TV, Medina

The Hajj season is just two weeks away, and pilgrims from around the world are flocking to Saudi Arabia, the land of the Revelation. This year, the annual Islamic pilgrimage is expected to draw over two million participants, including 87,000 Iranians. Before embarking on their pilgrimage to Mecca, most pilgrims first arrive in the holy city of Medina.