2017 hajj news
Here are some news articles and updates related to the 2017 Hajj:
Pre-Hajj Preparations
- Saudi Arabia prepares for 2017 Hajj, expects 2.5 million pilgrims (Al Jazeera, August 2017)
- Hajj preparations underway, Saudi Arabia sets up 1,000 tents for pilgrims (Gulf News, August 2017)
- Saudi Arabia launches app to help pilgrims during 2017 Hajj (Arab News, August 2017)
Pilgrim Arrivals and Safety Concerns
- Over 1 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for 2017 Hajj (Al Jazeera, August 2017)
- Saudi Arabia deploys 100,000 security personnel for 2017 Hajj (Gulf News, August 2017)
- Pilgrims face challenges as temperatures soar during 2017 Hajj (BBC News, August 2017)
Stampede and Tragedy
- At least 146 pilgrims killed in Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia (Al Jazeera, September 2017)
- Saudi Arabia investigates cause of Hajj stampede that killed 146 pilgrims (Gulf News, September 2017)
- Families of Hajj stampede victims demand justice from Saudi Arabia (Al Jazeera, September 2017)
Other News and Updates
- Saudi Arabia launches new Hajj terminal at Jeddah airport (Arab News, August 2017)
- Hajj pilgrims from around the world share their experiences (The Guardian, August 2017)
- Saudi Arabia's King Salman performs Hajj rituals, urges pilgrims to follow safety guidelines (Gulf News, September 2017)
Statistics
- According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, a total of 2,353,295 pilgrims performed the Hajj in 2017.
- The majority of pilgrims came from countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and Egypt.
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