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Over two million Muslim pilgrims expected in Mecca for Hajj
Euronews via Yahoo News· 7 days agoHajj is a notorious choke-point for crowds. In 2015, several thousands of pilgrims died after crowds...
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The Root· 3 days agoWhile the coronavirus pandemic is a global crisis, in the United States, COVID-19 seems to follow the blood flow of systemic racism, in that black folks get it the worse—we ...
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak
WWTI Watertown· 7 days agoMOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for intense, daylong…
Ecuador stops waiving visas for Chinese nationals because of an increase in irregular migration
Associated Press· 3 days agoEcuador on Tuesday announced the suspension of an agreement with China that had waived visas for...
Hajj pilgrims die of heatstroke as Mecca temperatures hit 120 degrees
Washington Post· 5 days agoAt least six Jordanian pilgrims have died of heatstroke while on the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi...
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The Longview News-Journal· 7 days agoThe ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Hajj. It's often the most memorable event for pilgrims, who stand shoulder to shoulder, asking God for mercy, blessings, prosperity and good health.