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hajj 2015
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Saudi Arabia sees drastic drop in illegal Hajj pilgrims
Nearly 1,950,000 pilgrims performed Hajj this year, of whom about 1.38 million came from outside and 567,000 were domestic pilgrims Middle East -
DNA sampling for Hajj stampede victims begins
Al-Nour Specialist Hospital Director Ayman Yamani said the Ministry of Health has assigned the hospital to take DNA samples of the next of kin of the victims Middle East -
Meet the pilgrims friends
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Hajj stampede: Survivors’ accounts and pangs of separation
Morocco and Iran suffered the highest death tolls. Media reports place Moroccan deaths at 87 while Iranian officials said 131 Iranians died Hajj 2015 - Special Coverage -
Pilgrims farewell to Makkah
Amid a security plan in which the concerned parties participated for conducting the affairs of the pilgrimage, Circumambulation institutions, and ... Reports -
Sources: Iranian diplomat may have entered Saudi under unknown identity
He is feared to have died in the stampede at the hajj pilgrimage Middle East -
1300GMT: Hajj stampede: Saudi rejects Iranian criticism
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Saudi Arabia: Makkah Emir did not make statement on African pilgrims
The Makkah governorate has denied reports in international media with regard to the press statement of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal about the stampede in Mina Middle East -
Surviving stampede, Sudanese embark on the rescue mission
Two Sudanese pilgrims returned to the deadly site and embarked on the noble task of saving those who were seriously injured Features -
Hajj stampede: Saudi rejects Iranian criticism
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister firmly rejected Iran’s criticism of its handling of the hajj pilgrimage Middle East -
Saudi King Salman orders review of hajj plans after Mina stampede
Saudi King Salman said he had ordered a review of the kingdom's plans for the annual haj pilgrimage after more than 700 died in a crush outside the ... Reports -
Timeline: A look at the worst stampedes during Hajj
The deadly stampede at the hajj in Saudi Arabia on Thursday is just the latest tragedy to strike the pilgrimage. Here is a timeline of significant ... Reports -
Morocco, Iran suffer highest death toll in Hajj stampede
Media reports place Moroccan deaths at 87 while Iranian officials said 131 Iranians died Middle East -
World leaders react to Hajj stampede
From Pope Francis to South Africa's Acting President Cyril Ramaphosa, figures respond to the tragic incident that claimed more than 700 lives Hajj 2015 - Special Coverage -
Hajj 2015: More than 700 dead in Mina stampede
Saudi Arabia’s civil defense said that at least 717 pilgrims died and at least 863 others were injured on Thursday when a stampede broke out in ... Reports -
King Salman orders review of Hajj plan
The king also said he had requested a swift investigation into what he described as a painful incident Middle East -
Two mln pilgrims prepare to move to Muzdalifah
Hajj pilgrims from around the world are now preparing to move to Muzdalifah after they gathered at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday where ... Reports -
American Muslims welcome first Eid school holiday
New York marks a milestone in the fight for equality on Thursday when 1.1 million children in America’s largest school district will take the ... Reports -
A look at the worst stampedes during Hajj
The deadly stampede at the hajj in Saudi Arabia on Thursday is just the latest tragedy to strike the pilgrimage Features -
Hajj: More than 700 dead in Mina stampede
863 others were injured when a stampede broke out near the entrance to the Jamarat area Middle East -
Two mln pilgrims prepare to move to Muzdalifah
Pilgrims will gather pebbles for a symbolic stoning of the devil ritual on Thursday in Muzdalifah Middle East -
Pakistani pilgrim delivers baby boy in Mina
This is the first birth at the holy sites after pilgrims moved to the tent city for this year's Hajj Hajj 2015 - Special Coverage -
Despite threats, MERS, and crane woes, pilgrims on Hajj show no fear
The kingdom has registered over 1.3 million people taking part so far Features -
Snapchat opens digital window on Makkah to millions
Pilgrims in Makkah are streaming their stories live on Snapchat, opening up the Saudi city to citizens around the world online. #Mecca_Live began ... Reports -
Around 2 mln Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage
Pilgrims have begun making their way from Mina to the Holy City of Makkah in one of the biggest events on the planet Hajj 2015 - Special Coverage -
10 tips for pregnant pilgrims
Pregnant women must travel in order to perform the pilgrimage. This is why it is necessary that they follow a few tips to ensure their safety and ... Reports -
Pilgrims bid farewell to Madinah with tears in eyes
Some pilgrims, Al-Madina reported, considered themselves to be fortunate to be near the Prophet Hajj 2015 - Special Coverage -
Hajj 2015: Health guidelines
During Hajj, some diseases including intestinal catarrh and diarrhea spread among pilgrims. Here are some tips to avoid getting sick during the ... Reports -
In Mina in preparation for Arafat
The faithful spend the night in Mina at the start of the pilgrimage for Yaum Al-Tarwiya in preparation for their important journey to Arafat, about 20 ... Reports -
Wearing a mask during Hajj..why?
Forty percent of infections that might occur during pilgrimage season mainly affect the respiratory system. Therefore, physicians recommend that ... Reports