By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Today marks the beginning of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a monumental spiritual journey that sees millions of Muslims converge on the holy sites in Saudi Arabia. It's a testament to faith, unity and devotion - and for many - a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here in South Africa, our own contingent of pilgrims have been preparing for months and today, we will be connecting with one of them. We spoke to Hawa Bibi Vawda Jazbhay who is currently in Mecca, to hear first-hand about the journey and what this sacred undertaking means to her... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim -&nbsp;Today marks the beginning of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a monumental spiritual journey that sees millions of Muslims converge on the holy sites in Saudi Arabia. It's a testament to faith, unity and devotion - and for many - a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here in South Africa, our own contingent of pilgrims have been preparing for months and today, we will be connecting with one of them. We spoke to Hawa Bibi Vawda Jazbhay who is currently in Mecca, to hear first-hand about the journey and what this sacred undertaking means to her...&nbsp;</p>

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