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The Hajj: One American's Pilgrimage to Mecca

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The Hajj: One American's Pilgrimage to Mecca

1997

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In this special, writer Michael Wolfe documents his trip to Islam's holiest shrine for "ABC News Nightline."

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Michael Wolfe

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Ted Koppel

Ted Koppel

Ted Koppel

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