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Voices from the Hajj: Personal views of the pilgrimage
Below are observations of the Hajj by Muslim pilgrims performing the sacred journey and the reports of a journalist covering the pilgrimage.
Day 1, March 2, 2001
Siraj Wahab: The journey begins
Siraj Wahab is an editor for the Saudi Arabia-based Arab News. |
Day 2, March 3, 2001
Rabia Hershey: One New York woman's thoughts about the Hajj
New York-born Rabia Hershey is a contributing writer for Arab News. She currently lives in Saudi Arabia. |
Siraj Wahab: Trek to Mina a prelude to climax of Hajj
Day 3, March 4, 2001
Siraj Wahab: For reporter, Hajj is about 'universality of Islam's message'
Yousef Saleh Ba-Isa: Saudi teen amazed at how people differ in their devotions to Allah
Yousef Saleh Ba-Isa is a 17-year-old student from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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Umar Abdul Salaam: For American, Hajj is exhilarating, humbling
Umar Abdul Salam is an American national currently working in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage in 2001 marks his fourth Hajj.
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Siraj Wahab: Heavy rains complicate mass departure from Mount Arafat
Day 4, March 5, 2001
Siraj Wahab: Eyewitnesses say mound of belongings blocked path, led to crushing deaths
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