Hundreds of thousands of Muslims from around the world will be in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the five-day hajj pilgrimage, which begins Aug. 30. Some pilgrims, like this man, will pray near Hira cave, where Muslims believe God revealed the first verses of the Koran to the Prophet Muhammad.
The following is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events planned for the next week. Stratfor analysts use this to stay informed of the activities and travel of world leaders and to guide their areas of focus for the week. Global Sept. 1: Eid al-Adha begins with celebrations and holidays in Muslim countries. Europe Aug. 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Hungary by invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban to attend the World Judo Championship. Aug. 28: The leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Spain will meet with the EU high commissioner for foreign policy and the leaders of Chad, Niger and Libya in Paris to discuss the migration crisis. Aug. 28-31: A week of Brexit negotiations will be conducted. Aug. 29: Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will visit the United States. Aug. 31: Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will visit Macedonia.
