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4,000 pilgrims leave for Islam's holiest shrine amid pious atmosphere

Kuwait's International Airport has been teeming with activity to accommodate pilgrims heading  the holy Islamic journey of Hajj
Kuwait's International Airport has been teeming with activity to accommodate pilgrims heading the holy Islamic journey of Hajj

(Photo feature by Ahmad Sorour)

KUWAIT, Aug 28 (KUNA) -- With only a few days remaining until Muslims from all across the globe undertake the holy Islamic journey of Hajj, Kuwait's International Airport has been teeming with activity to accommodate pilgrims heading to Islam's hallowed grounds.
Around 4,000 pilgrims are expected to depart en masse for Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam and a mandatory religious duty for adult Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime. (end) ass.nam