The pinnacle of every Muslim’s spiritual journey is the Hajj pilgrimage into Makkah. It’s obligatory for every devotee to experience this once in a lifetime, provided that they are physically and financially capable. Today, the monetary capabilities of Muslims around the world have grown due to technology, correlating with an influx of more pilgrims to the Middle East.
With almost three million global visitors, this naturally poses various challenges and crises. Below are 7 common crises that Hajj pilgrims may encounter all through the different factions of their journeys to Makkah.