Muslims in Turkey are preparing for the annual Haji pilgrimage coming up in October this year. The first group of pilgrims are set to depart on the 1st of September and will see a dry run of hajj rites. A special ceremony will see off the pilgrims at the Esenboğa airport in Ankara.
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Turkey\'s Muslims Preparing for Upcoming Haji Pilgrimage
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September 4, 2014
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