The annual Hajj pilgrimage begins on September 22, and for many Muslims, the journey to Mecca is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. More than a million faithful, have already flocked to Saudi Arabia in preparation for the spiritual highlight. And the logisitcs of such an event are challenging. Saudi Arabia has deployed 100,000 security personnel to oversee the annual event. Anjum Rahman is from the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand. And she's completed her once in a lifetime pilgrimage.
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