Spotlight on Saudi Arabia

Next week, nearly 2 million Muslims will gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage. Saudi Arabia is home to two of the holiest sites in Islam: The Sacred Mosque in Mecca, and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. During the Hajj (annual pilgrimage), the Saudi authorities face a monumental task in coordinating the largest religious gathering on earth. Learn more about the country, its commitment as "Custodians of the Two Holy Mosques," and the cities of Mecca and Madinah.