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The tragedy was the worst to befall the pilgrimage since July 1990, when 1,426 pilgrims were perished in an overcrowded pedestrian tunnel leading to holy sites near Mecca and the ninth in a string of such incidents since then. Both stampedes occurred on Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), Islam's most important feast and the day of the stoning ritual. Over the last 25 years, such incidents have claimed the lives of more than 3,000 pilgrims.
Any members who could better explain the Hajj and how this happens? please help me understand.
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: vonclod
Any members who could better explain the Hajj and how this happens? please help me understand.
Two million people, the worlds largest annual gathering, not because of religion because somebody panicked or were driven by Hooligans.
Seen it before at sporting events and concerts when I was a kid. People get trampled…
originally posted by: Milah
Huge Jump in Death Toll!
RIP at least the believers and families can rest assured their selves/loved ones perished while completing the 'holy pilgrimage' they so believe in
to me, any kind of MOB is just so wrong!
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At least 863 others were injured in the crush at Mina, a few miles east of Mecca, caused by two large groups of pilgrims arriving together at a crossroads on their way to performing the "stoning the devil" ritual at Jamarat, Saudi civil defence said.
Religion is the biggest mind f*ck and control of our modern society..........
ALL common sense and humanity is lost by following a 'GOD' …of whichever type and flavour.........
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: ManBehindTheMask
Read it yourself, clown… the article doesn't state how the stampede began.
Just that two million people gather there yearly and crowd control is a nightmare for authorities charged with their safety.
I'd like to see their a travel brochure.
come for the beheadings, stay for the trampling.
And there's no alcohol.
Ah, sunni, er, sunny mecca, fun for the whole family!