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

Mahmoud Nasser (36)
“I felt so many emotions as we walked into the holy mosque, knowing I was going to see the house of God. I can understand how football players feel walking into the Super Bowl as they go through the tunnel, as I felt the same way. That anticipation, anxiety, and sheer joy as we walked toward the Ka’bah was overwhelming. When I laid my eyes on it, I was awestruck. I have been waiting for this moment my entire life.”