What is a
pilgrimage and why is it important to Islam?

The hajj is a pillar of Islam, required of all Muslims once in a lifetime. It is a physically demanding journey that Muslims believe offers a chance to wipe clean past sins and start anew before God. Pilgrims seek to deepen their faith on the hajj, with some women adopting the head covering known as the "hijab."

Explanation:

Muslims go on pilgrimage because God commands it. To have their sins forgiven on plains of Arafat, or to gain merit. even if they are not religious so they go to places of pilgrimage for inspiration. miracles so people may be hoping to see or experience one.

c 3 branches because idk why they had 3 well when:

you think of it there are still contrys with 3