Tuesday
20th February 2001, 1100 GMT
Bristol
Muslims set off on pilgrimage |
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Muslims
from across the city are setting off on the annual pilgrimage
to Mecca.
The journey, known as the Hajj, is a trip which every Muslim must
make at least once in their lifetime.
Many will be making the journey to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi
Arabia for the first time.
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| Mazhar
Hussin |
It is one of
the most important events in the Moslem calendar
and one for which Mazhar Hussin has waited a long time.
"This is a lifetime ambition", he told BBC Bristol,
"My call has come now and I think it will be really nice."
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is estimated
that around three million people will make the journey this year.
The pilgrims will spend the coming weeks affirming their beliefs before
returning home with renewed faith.
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