Saudi authorities stepping up, streamlining security efforts for haj
Photo: MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA - March 24, 2016 - Muslim pilgrims performing the tawaf around the Kaaba in Masjid Al Haram in Mecca / HitManSnr / Shutterstock.com
A series of recent tragic events in Islam’s holiest cities has urged Saudi authorities to take unprecedented measures to prevent recurrences during the haj this year, when the season is expected to fall between September 9 and 14.
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