Arts & Culture
Pilgrimage and the Forging of Transregional Religious Identities
Quick fact
The Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, is the largest annual gathering of people in the world, drawing over two million Muslims from every corner of the globe. It is not merely a religious obligation but a powerful force that reinforces a global Islamic identity.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever traveled to a place that made you feel part of something bigger than yourself? Imagine millions of people from different countries walking the same path, praying in the same language, and feeling a shared identity that transcends borders.