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Nigerian pilgrims carry bags outside the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, June 24, 2023. Straw hats, cross-body bags, and collapsible chairs are some essentials pilgrims have on them as they perform the Hajj. The fifth pillar of Islam is a profoundly spiritual experience but requires practical and specific preparation to deal with hours of walking in scorching temperatures, camping stints, and massive crowds. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

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Essentials for the Hajj: From sun hats to shoe bags, a guide to gear for the Muslim pilgrimage
June 26, 2023 11:50 a.m.

Essentials for the Hajj: From sun hats to shoe bags, a guide to gear for the Muslim pilgrimage

Pilgrims walk outdoors for hours in broiling heat around holy sites in Mecca and the surrounding desert