Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Disputes Complicate Hajj Pilgrimage Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Muslim pilgrims pray at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. ( Khalil Hamra / Associated Press ) Produced by Ethan Oberman Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC