 The Hajj and the struggle for Islamic leadershipThe annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca symbolizes much more than the desire of the worshipers to be closer to Allah. Jerusalem was never holy to MuslimsMuslim clamor on Jerusalem is a propaganda myth. Over Half of Hajj Stampede Deaths Are Iranian464 Iranians among the 769 killed in 'stoning the devil' stampede, followed by Egypt with 75 dead; Iran steps up anti-Saudi rhetoric. Khamenei Demands Saudi Apology for Hajj StampedeIranian Supreme Leader accuses Riyadh of 'passing the buck' in tragedy in latest barb aimed at the rival kingdom. Saudi Arabia Rejects Criticism Over StampedeSaudi Arabia's foreign minister warns Iran not to play politics over the stampede that killed at least 769 people. Rouhani Pushes for Probe of Saudi Hajj StampedeIran President Rouhani insists on 'swift action' in response to 769 deaths during this year's pilgrimage. Iran Demands to be Part of Stampede InvestigationIran demands to be represented in the Saudi investigation into the stampede that killed more than 700 pilgrims. Khamenei Says Saudis Caused Hajj Stampede'Government of Saudi Arabia must take huge responsibility for catastrophe,' says Iranian Supreme Leader, declaring 3 days of mourning.Saudi Prince Calls for Investigation into StampedeNew details of how lethal stampede occurred surface as death toll set to keep rising; deaths occurred during 'binding of Ishmael' ritual. Muslims Stone 'Devil' at Hajj as Eid Feast BeginsTwo million Muslims ritually stoned the devil Saturday in the last major rite of this year's hajj. Khamenei: Muslim Unity for Israel's 'Annihilation'Iranian supreme leader uses annual Hajj pilgrimage message to insult Israel and call for support for Hamas. Egypt Allows PA Pilgrims to Travel to Saudi ArabiaEgyptian authorities have allowed Gazans to cross through on their way to the Hajj, as tensions with Hamas continue. Health Ministry Warns New SARS-type VirusThe Health Ministry has issued a warning about a potentially new lethal SARS-type virus in Israel. Mecca Monument in Eilat?Eilat residents shocked at city's plan to establish a monument in the heart of the city’s downtown to commemorate Arab pilgrims to Mecca.Hajj: Death to AmericaTens of thousands of Muslims chanted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” at the Hajj pilgrimage called “a symbol of spirituality.” |
