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    Indonesia Cancels Hajj Pilgrimage, Citing Risks Of Travel During Pandemic

    by Bill Chappell Jun 02, 2020 1 minute
    Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba during last year's pilgrimage to Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia. This year's hajj is in doubt — and Indonesia has canceled its participation because of COVID-19.

    Indonesia, home to more Muslims than any country in the world, is canceling this year's hajj pilgrimage to holy sites in Saudi Arabia, saying the health and safety of

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