Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Islam's hajj: rain and fears of swine flu

IslamJIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Muslim pilgrims circled Islam's holiest site Wednesday in their traditional white robes, with a few additions — umbrellas and face... More
The Associated Press ( 11/25/2009 2:06:53 PM -08:00 )

Swine flu fears force Mecca pilgrims to stay away
Swine flu fears force Mecca pilgrims to stay awayThe number of Muslims attending the haj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia could fall by up to half a million this year because of fears of a swine flu... More
Times Online ( 11/25/2009 2:03:57 PM -08:00 )

FLOODS DELAY PILGRIMS
JEDDAH: The annual Haj pilgrimage began with delays for thousands of Muslims stuck in Jeddah yesterday after heavy rain forced the closure of a motorway to... More
Gulf Daily News ( 11/25/2009 1:28:30 PM -08:00 )

Heavens open as pilgrims begin Hajj
Heavy rains and floods have killed at least 13 people and stranded thousands of Muslim faithful in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah on the first day of... More
ABC Online ( 11/25/2009 1:14:43 PM -08:00 )

Obama greets Muslim pilgrims
President Obama continued his outreach to the world's Muslims today, sending greetings to pilgrims to Mecca. He also noted that his administration is... More
Boston Globe ( 11/25/2009 1:08:12 PM -08:00 )

Heavens open as 2.5 million pilgrims begin the hajj
Heavy rainfall and floods hamper the journey to Mecca as hajj pilgrims arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A day-long downpour fouled the start of the annual... More
Sydney Morning Herald ( 11/25/2009 12:50:33 PM -08:00 )

Kenyan pilgrims free of swine flu
Kenyan pilgrims free of swine fluMuslim pilgrims pray on their way up Noor Mountain in the holy city of Mecca before the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage November 22, 2009.... More
Daily Nation ( 11/25/2009 12:28:20 PM -08:00 )

Swine flu fears for hajj pilgrims
Swine flu fears for hajj pilgrimsJIDDAH, Saudi Arabia – The road to Mecca for Islam's annual hajj is littered with needles this year.... More
msnbc.com ( 11/25/2009 11:56:42 AM -08:00 )

CDC: Swine flu shot safe; no big problems seen
From early October through mid-November, about 22 million people were vaccinated against the H1N1 virus. Nov. 24: Health and security precautions are in... More
msnbc.com ( 11/25/2009 11:36:57 AM -08:00 )

Swine flu casts a shadow over hajj
Saudi Arabia is bracing for a possible decline in the revenue from the annual hajj pilgrimage, which starts at dawn on Thursday,... More
Financial Times ( 11/25/2009 9:55:03 AM -08:00 )

Turkmen Pilgrims Make A Homegrown Hajj
The ruins of the ancient city of Merv, now known as Mary, lies along the Silk Road. By Bruce Pannier The hajj is just getting under way in Mecca,... More
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty ( 11/25/2009 9:53:27 AM -08:00 )

3445 Filipino pilgrims arrive in Saudi for Hajj
Some 3445 Filipino pilgrims are now in Saudi Arabia for the traditional Hajj pilgrimage, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.... More
GMA news.tv ( 11/25/2009 9:01:43 AM -08:00 )

UK Hajj pilgrims reassured after swine flu deaths
UK Hajj pilgrims reassured after swine flu deathsAbout 25000 Britons on the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca have been reassured swine flu precautions are in place, despite the deaths of four... More
BBC News ( 11/25/2009 8:43:29 AM -08:00 )

As Millions Journey to Mecca, Health Officials Concerned About Spread of H1N1
For the past 1400 years, the faithful have flocked to the holy city of Mecca to take part in the annual pilgrimage, the Hajj.... More
ABC News ( 11/25/2009 8:31:32 AM -08:00 )

Hajj masks Islamic differences
Hajj masks Islamic differencesMecca, Saudi Arabia (CNN) -- The path from the holy city of Mecca to the Mina desert turned a sea of white Wednesday as throngs of... More
CNN ( 11/25/2009 8:06:09 AM -08:00 )

Millions in Mecca for Hajj Despite Rain, Flu
Millions of Muslims have been arriving in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. They are taking part this year despite rain and the threat of swine flu... More
The Associated Press ( 11/25/2009 7:15:17 AM -08:00 )

Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims at Islam's hajj
Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims at IslamJIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Rare, heavy rainstorms soaked pilgrims and flooded the road into Mecca, snarling Islam's annual hajj as millions of Muslims headed... More
The Associated Press ( 11/25/2009 6:38:03 AM -08:00 )

The Hajj: Thinner crowds and lots of rain
The Hajj: Thinner crowds and lots of rainMecca, Saudi Arabia (CNN) -- The Hajj, an obligatory pilgrimage for Muslims, began this year on Wednesday with two twists: thinner crowds and heavy rain.... More
CNN ( 11/25/2009 6:33:59 AM -08:00 )

Islam in the Land of the Rising Sun
Islam in the Land of the Rising SunIn a series of special programmes, Al Jazeera follows Muslims from around the world as they embark on the Hajj pilgrimage. The road to Hajj in the Land of... More
Aljazeera.net ( 11/25/2009 6:13:43 AM -08:00 )

Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims in Islam's hajj
Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims in IslamJIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Rare rainstorms are soaking pilgrims as millions of Muslims from around the world gather for Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage.... More
The Associated Press ( 11/25/2009 5:16:56 AM -08:00 )

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