TEHRAN, June 13 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has issued a message to this year's Hajj congregation; the text of this message will be released within hours.Every year Muslims from across the world gather in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage, a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey for many.

With Hajj beginning on Friday, June 14, pilgrims will congregate in the tent city of Mina, near Makkah.

Among the worshippers will be celebrities taking time out of their busy schedules to connect with their faith.

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