The Hajj is the annual Muslim pilgrimage that takes place in Saudi Arabia. It’s a spiritual and physical journey that challenges pilgrims as they visit Islam’s holiest sites. This year has proven especially challenging as a number of pilgrims have died due to the extreme heat. Host Marco Werman speaks with Wardah Khalid, a Muslim American from Washington, DC, about her experience so far this year.
Every day, reporters and producers at The World are hard at work bringing you human-centered news from across the globe. But we can’t do it without you. We need your support to ensure we can continue this work for another year.
Make a gift today, and you’ll help us unlock a matching gift of $67,000!