Filipino pilgrims have started arriving in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of this year's Hajj.
The Hajj is an important pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca which adult Muslims must perform once in their lifetime.
This year's Hajj will be from June 26 to July 1.
One of those who welcomed the first batch of Filipino pilgrims is Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia Charge D'Affaires Rommel Romato who's joining us now from Capital, Riyadh.
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