Mecca, Saudi Arabia – Despite the Middle East war and a U.S. government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel’s mind that he would attend this year’s hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
“Even if the war were still ongoing, I would not have backed out,” the 49-year-old U.S. national, who asked that only his first name be used, said.
“We are undoubtedly in the safest place in the world,” he added, referring to a passage from the Quran.
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