mina stampede

Mecca Stampede: Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Says Mina Tragedy Was Beyond Human Control

Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin-Abdullah al-Sheikh has said Thursday's stampede that killed 717 people at the annual…

9 years ago

Mecca Stampede: King Salman of Saudi Arabia Orders Safety Review for Hajj Pilgrimage

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has ordered a safety review for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after at least 717 people…

9 years ago

Mecca Stampede UPDATE: At least 717 Hajj Pilgrims Killed in Mina Incident

More than 700 people taking part in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage have been killed in a stampede near the Islamic…

9 years ago