At least once in a lifetime, Muslims make a pilgrimage, or hajj, to Makkah, to fulfill one of the five pillars (or duties) of Islam. The practice dates back 14 centuries to the prophet Abraham, and is mentioned in the Qur'an. In this episode of
Nightline, an American Muslim journalist makes the spiritual and physical journey to the birthplace of Islam. ABC News Nightline: The Hajj - One American's Pilgrimage is the story of this journey steeped in historic traditions. It presents the impressions of a modern reporter who embarks on a trip taken by countless others. ~ Alice Day, All Movie Guide