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  1. Today in Pictures: World Series, Hajj Pilgrimage and Hurricane Sandy

    Thu, 25 Oct 2012

    San Francisco Giants’ Pablo Sandoval reacts at home after hitting his third home run of the game during the fifth inning of Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (David J. Phillip/AP Photo) Click to see...

  2. Saudi Health Officials Brace for Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca

    Wed, 26 Sep 2012

    officials are bracing for the Hajj , the annual pilgrimage to Mecca expected to draw more than people it infected. " The Hajj brings people from all visitors participating in the [ Hajj ] pilgrimage to Mecca next month

  3. Muhammad Lila

    Fri, 6 Apr 2012

    and Mecca, Saudi Arabia. In 2010 he became one of the first-ever western journalists to live blog/tweet the annual Hajj pilgrimage . He is among the youngest to ever anchor CBC's flagship newscast, The National. Prior to joining CBC, Muhammad was

  4. Frommers' 10 Worst Airport Terminals in the World

    Wed, 18 Jan 2012

    Hajj Terminal at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is only open during the six-week Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Muslims traditionally must travel to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. Here is Frommers

  5. Today In Pictures: Nov. 7, 2011

    Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    A young Indian Muslim girl gestures as others offer prayers during Eid al-Adha, the “Feast of Sacrifice,” in New Delhi, India, Nov. 7, 2011. This most important Islamic holiday marks the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. (Gurinder Osan/AP Photo)   Onix,...

  6. Today in Pictures: Nov. 1, 2011

    Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, Oct. 31, 2011. More than 1.5 million Muslims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage to the shrine city. (Fayez Nureldine/AFP/Getty Images) A man walks through heavy pollution on a street in Beijing

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  1. Today In Pictures: Oct. 14, 2011

    Fri, 14 Oct 2011

    to evict them. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo) A Palestinian woman looks out of a bus carrying Muslim pilgrims on their way to the hajj in Mecca, at the border between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, in Rafah, Oct. 14, 2011. (Eyad Baba/AP Photo

  2. The Hajj and Women's Dress

    Wed, 25 Nov 2009

    sheepishly told them about our upcoming coverage of the Hajj and was immediately pointed in the direction of some wearing one and performing the grueling rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage , it put the issue in perspective and I continued

  3. Thousands Risk Flu for Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca

    Wed, 25 Nov 2009

    holy city of Mecca to take part in the annual pilgrimage, the Hajj . In accordance with one of the five pillars of Islam, every was quick to dismiss rumors that he had considered cancelling the Hajj , which started today and ends Thursday night. "Because of

  4. Obama Sends "Best Wishes" to Muslims Before the Start of Ramadan

    Fri, 21 Aug 2009

    community to confront the common health challenges like H1N1 which I know is particular concern to many Muslims preparing for the hajj .” Citing the broader “challenging times” for the world – the President reaffirmed his commitment to the problems beyond just

  5. Swine Flu Fears at the Hajj

    Wed, 5 Aug 2009

    countries in the world are preparing for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages , a requirement life time. During their participation at the Hajj , it is widely feared that the large crowds Ramadan which this year is in August. The Hajj , which is when the vast majority of pilgrims

  6. Health Highlights: July 24, 2009

    Fri, 24 Jul 2009

    arise with so many people coming into close contact at one time. If an H1N1 vaccine becomes available before the start of the hajj , pilgrims will be required to provide proof of immunization before they receive a visa for the pilgrimage, the health ministers

  7. Health Highlights: July 23, 2009

    Thu, 23 Jul 2009

    arise with so many people coming into close contact at one time. If an H1N1 vaccine becomes available before the start of the hajj , pilgrims will be required to provide proof of immunization before they receive a visa for the pilgrimage, the health ministers

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  1. The Hajj Pilgrimage

    Sat, 14 Nov 2009

    This means acknowledging the oneness of god. Surrendering to it cooperating with the way things are an awful. I'm a Muslim. I Revere the same god as my Christian mother and my Jewish father. Paula is simply an Arabic word for the god of Abraham Moses and Jesus. I find the absence of priests and

  2. H1N1 and The Hajj

    Wed, 25 Nov 2009

    In Saudi Arabia Muslims are gathering for the it's the largest annual pilgrimage in the world security and safety are always an issue but this year. There's also a threat of Swine Flu that has got organizers working overtime Hassan is in Mecca. Brendan Kennedy the where officials are expecting us

  3. Abraham's Story: Foundation of Judaism, Islam and Christianity

    Fri, 21 Dec 2012

    this day trace their lineage right back to abraham through ishmael. Every year millions of muslims make a pilgrimage called the hajj to the place they believe ishmael made his home, mecca is saudi arabia. Here, muslims also believe that abe lam came to

    The Hajj found at 7:22

    abraham through ishmael. Every year millions of muslims make a pilgrimage called the hajj to the place they believe ishmael made his home, mecca is saudi arabia. Here, muslims also believe that abe lam came to
  4. Thousands of Pilgrims Stone the Devil

    Thu, 20 Dec 2007

    Pilgrims hurl stones at three pillars representing the devil during the Hajj .

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