10 People Reflect on What Hajj Means to Them as They Complete Their Pilgrimage

Ghada Bazzi-Hammoud, Michigan
“This Hajj is a spiritual journey for me as I accompany the soul of my son, Ali Hammoud, who died tragically on October 15, 2015, at the age of 27. Though my heart is broken beyond repair, I am given comfort knowing that I am fulfilling his dream that he and I travel to complete this pilgrimage together. May our Hajj be accepted and may his sould be at peace. He is truly missed and this is our journey to worship Allah (SWT) and give thanks to Him, together.”