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Muslim hajj pilgrimage culminates on Mt. Arafat

Source: International Business Times

Mina : Mexico | 11 months ago

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Chants of "at thy service, my God, at thy service," reverberated through the valley as the pilgrims stood to pray for God's forgiveness in the most spiritual moment of the entire pilgrimage. But while most spent the day praying and reading Islam's holy book, the Quran, thousands--mostly Iranians,...

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News Source: International Business Times | 11 months ago

Chants of "at thy service, my God, at thy service," reverberated through the valley as the pilgrims stood to pray for God's forgiveness in the most spiritual moment of the entire pilgrimage. But while most spent the day praying and reading Islam's...
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News Source: Middle East Political News | 11 months ago

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News Source: Voice of America | 11 months ago

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