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.
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