Rising costs delay Hajj pilgrimage for Australian Muslims
By SBS News
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Millions of Muslim faithful have gathered in Saudi Arabia's Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage. But some Australian families say the trip is becoming increasingly difficult to afford. Rising living costs and soaring travel prices are forcing some to delay what many describe as a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey. Read more: https://bit.ly/4v8DIy3
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