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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What would you most likely see if you went to Mecca during hajj?
A
white doves, released to rise to heaven
B
the ritual anointing of a new imam
C
the rebuilding of the Ka’bah, a sacred shrine
D
millions of Muslims from all around the world
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pilgrimage is an opportunity for Muslims to renew their faith, develop a closer relationship to God and seek forgiveness for their sins. Muslims from around the world descend upon Makkah, where lies the majestic Holy Kaaba, inside the city’s central mosque, Masjid al-Haram.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the first stage of Hajj, Muslims walk around the Ka’bah in an anti-clockwise direction seven times. This is known as Tawaf and is done to show that all Muslims are equal. The next ritual requires Muslims to run between two hills, Safa and Marwah, seven times.

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