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Saudi Arabia eases coronavirus restrictions, allows pilgrims to return to MeccaThe kingdom had taken the rare step in early March of suspending the smaller year-round "umrah" pilgrimage that draws millions from across the world, as the coronavirus morphed into a global pandemic and prompted countries to impose lockdowns and curfews to slow down transmission.WorldOct 4, 2020
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Coronavirus: Before, after images show impact of COVID-19 on the world’s top tourist spotsSome of the world's most popular landmarks are seeing a dip in tourism amid the coronavirus outbreak.HealthMar 9, 2020
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Muslim worshippers, Israeli police clash at holy site in JerusalemMuslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.WorldAug 11, 2019
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Muslim hajj pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for day of worshipAs one of the largest religious gatherings on earth, this second day of the hajj on Mount Arafat, or the hill of mercy as it’s also known, is often the most memorable for pilgrims.WorldAug 10, 2019
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Saudi Arabia arrests Egyptian man filmed eating breakfast with female Saudi co-workerSaudi Arabia is pushing a host of economic and social reforms, but some conservative traditions have not been as quick to change in the deeply religious Muslim kingdom.WorldSep 10, 2018
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Eid al-Adha in photos: Muslims celebrate around the world as pilgrims wrap up hajjMuslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha as over 2 million pilgrims carry out the final rites of the hajj in Saudi Arabia.WorldAug 21, 2018
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Hajj 2018: The Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca explainedHere’s a look at the pilgrimage and what it means for Muslims.WorldAug 19, 2018
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Muslims around world celebrate Eid as hajj enters final daysHundreds of thousands of pilgrims made their way toward a massive multi-story complex in Mina after dawn on Friday.WorldSep 1, 2017
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More than 1.7M Muslims gather for start of hajjThe hajj is required of all Muslims once in a lifetime.WorldAug 30, 2017
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Saudi Arabia says Qatar’s call to ‘internationalize’ holy sites amounts to declaration of warQatar has previously accused the Saudis of politicizing the hajj pilgrimage.WorldJul 30, 2017
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