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A stampede during the Stoning of the Devil ritual on the last day at the Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, kills at least 362 Muslim pilgrims.
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Incidents during the Hajj
Accidents during the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
There have been numerous incidents during the Hajj. The Muslim pilgrimage to the cities of Mecca and Medina, that have caused loss of life. Every follower of Islam is required to perform the Hajj in Mecca at least once in their lifetime, if able to do so; according to Islam, the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Stoning of the Devil
Ritual performed by Muslims during Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The Stoning of the Devil is part of the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. During the ritual, Muslim pilgrims throw pebbles at three walls, called jamarāt, in the city of Mina just east of Mecca. It is a symbolic reenactment of Ibrahim's…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Hajj
Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for capable Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Mina, Saudi Arabia
Neighbourhood in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Mina, nicknamed the "City of the Tents," is a valley located 8 kilometres southeast of the city of Mecca, in the district of Masha'er, Province of Makkah in the Hejazi region Saudi Arabia. Covering an area of approximately 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi), Mina incorporates the tents, the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Pilgrimage
Journey or search of moral or spiritual significance
A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place, which can lead to a personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life. A pilgrim is a traveler who is on a journey to a holy place. Typically, this is a physical journey to some place of special significance…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)