Fewer pilgrims, less crowd risk at haj's symbolic stoning of the devil
Only a limited number of mask-clad pilgrims hurled pebbles at a wall in a symbolic renunciation of the devil today.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Hajj stoning to be shortened after deadly stampede
The period during which pilgrims can perform the Jamarat ritual will be reduced by 12 hours.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Hajj stampede death toll rises to 769: Saudi minister
The death toll from a stampede during the annual hajj has risen to 769, the Saudi health minister said on Saturday.
Sat Sep 26 2015
No Malaysians involved in haj pilgrims stampede in Mina
Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the scene of the stampede did not involve the route of the Malaysian pilgrims to perform the 'stoning of the devil' ritual.
Thu Sep 24 2015