Related
Hajj draws to a close as Eid al-Adha begins 
Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca 
Millions flock to Mecca for Hajj 
Pilgrims flock to Mecca for Hajj 
Millions of Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage Vast crowds of pilgrims have turned out for the fourth day of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia.
This despite fears about the spread of the H1N1 flu. Many pilgrims and security forces have been seen wearing face masks. An estimated two million people took part in the stoning of walls that represent the devil in the valley of Mina, outside the holy city of Mecca. Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the Islamic calendar. This event has been the scene of disaster in the past, with a deadly stampede claiming 362 lives in 2006. Authorities have introduced numerous security measures to try to ease the flow of pilgrimsMore about: Religion, Saudi ArabiaCopyright © 2012 euronews
Top Stories
Greek leaders edge closer to a bailout deal
Greek coalition party leaders have agreed on all issues of a bailout plan expect one, and that’s about pensions. But being close to a deal is not the same as having one in the bag and at stake is a 130 billion-euro rescue package needed to…
Syrian military intensify shelling of Homs
The plight of people in the Syrian city of Homs became all the more grave after yesterday…
Europe's big freeze to continue until end of February.
The freezing weather gripping much of Europe could last until the end of the month according to…
Latest world news
Greek leaders edge closer to a bailout deal- Syrian military intensify shelling of Homs
- Arab League and UN refuse to give up on Syria
- Europe’s big freeze to continue until end of February.
- Animals in Ukraine out in the cold during the big freeze
- Greek coalition closer to agreement on bailout terms
- Police strike casts shadow over Brazil carnival
- Russia pierces Antarctic ice to ancient subglacial lake
- Problems helping the injured in Syria
- Santorum buoyed by Midwest hat-trick
euronews on facebook
