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Hajj pilgrimage marred by tragedies!

The holiest destination for Muslims across the world, Mecca and Medina, is not new to tragedies. This month (September) alone saw two tragedies and the deaths of nearly 300 people striking fear among Muslims across the globe. Tale a look at the tragedies

News Nation Bureau | Updated : 24 September 2015, 02:22:17 PM
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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The holiest destination for Muslims across the world, Mecca and Medina, is not new to tragedies.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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This month (September) alone saw two tragedies and the deaths of nearly 300 people striking fear among Muslims across the globe.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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Take a look at the tragedies so far in pictures.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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According to initial reports, the stampede happened in the city of Mina on 10th day of haj during the 'stoning of the devil' ritual.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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This is not the first time a tragedy has struck Mecca. In 1990, the worst hajj-related tragedy claims the lives of 1,426 pilgrims in a stampede.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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Then in 1994, some 270 pilgrims were killed in a stampede during the stoning ritual at Mina.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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In 1997, at least 340 pilgrims are killed in a fire at the tent city of Mina.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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In 1998, about 180 pilgrims were trampled to death in panic during the stoning ritual.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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In 2001, again a stampede at Mina killed 35 pilgrims.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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In 2004, a crush of pilgrims at Mina killed 244 pilgrims.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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In 2006, more than 360 pilgrims were killed in a stampede at the desert plain of Mina.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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In 2015, three incidents have been reported wherein the first incident at least 150 people were killed and 400 injured in a stampede in Mina.
Mecca tragedies!

Mecca tragedies!

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Then on September 11, 2015, 107 people were killed and scores wounded when a crane collapsed in bad weather.

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