Asia's Muslims keep faith with Mecca pilgrimage despite Iran war fears
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-18 07:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Prospective pilgrims in South Tangerang, Indonesia, practice at a replica of the Kaaba that sits in the middle of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Each year the Hajj pilgrimage season attracts travelers from across Asia, home to about two-thirds of all Muslims. © AFP/Jiji
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