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Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Hundreds die of extreme heat on Muslim pilgrimage

At least 550 people have died on haj, diplomats told French outlet Agence France Presse (AFP) on Tuesday. Three hundred and twenty-three of the dead were Egyptians, most of whom perished due to heat-related illness, AFP reported, citing two Arab diplomats.

Academia 2 years ago

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The blessing and challenges of ‘mudik’: A reflection on Eid exodus

Mudik plays a crucial role in redistributing wealth from urban to rural areas, from major financial centers to smaller towns.

Middle East and Africa 3 years ago

Worshippers 'stone the devil' in final haj ritual

From dawn, hundreds of thousands of worshippers began pelting pebbles at three concrete monoliths representing Satan, the last major ritual of an event held in severe summer heat.

Middle East and Africa 4 years ago

Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' as haj nears end

Helicopters hovered overhead while security officers organised the flow of worshippers in Jamarat, where the stoning ritual takes place, as Saudi authorities closely watched the crowds to ensure an incident-free haj, which has been marred in the past by deadly stampedes.