RIYADH: As millions of pilgrims from around the world gather in Makkah for Hajj each year, language barriers often give way to shared rituals, gestures and acts of kindness.
People who have spent years serving pilgrims say Hajj creates a unique form of human connection that transcends nationality, culture and language.
Arab News spoke with siblings Ehsan and Wejdan Bouges, who have spent years serving pilgrims during Hajj, about the interactions and cultural exchanges that take place among pilgrims from around the world.
“Hajj is considered one of the greatest human examples of global connection because it brings together millions of people from different nationalities and cultures under one purpose and unified rituals,” Ehsan said.
“Throughout more than 23 years of serving pilgrims, I have noticed that shared human values transcend language barriers in a remarkable way.”
