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The Root· 2 hours 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 ...
Over two million Muslim pilgrims expected in Mecca for Hajj
Euronews via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAfterward, they return to Mecca for a final circumambulation...point for crowds. In 2015, several...
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak
WWTI Watertown· 4 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…
Hajj pilgrims die of heatstroke as Mecca temperatures hit 120 degrees
Washington Post· 2 days agoTemperatures in Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest site, reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees...
Texas college students confront anxiety, apathy as another pandemic semester begins
KRGV Rio Grande Valley· 6 days agoFor mental health support related to COVID-19, call the state’s 24/7 toll-free support line at...
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The Longview News-Journal· 4 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.
