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Last year the Rafah crossing was closed for 344 days, but in 2016 it has been open more regularly, though still severely restricted. (AFP/File)

September 23rd, 2016 - 01:00 GMT

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza for last day for returning Hajj pilgrims

Egypt opened the crossing on Sunday to allow pilgrims to return home after Eid al-Adha.

Authorities say it is not immediately clear what caused the stampede in Mina, just outside the holy city of Mecca. (AFP/File)

September 24th, 2015 - 10:54 GMT

Death toll in Hajj stampede passes 700

Muslim pilgrims recite prayers after throwing pebbles at pillars in the "Jamarat" ritual which symbolizes the stoning of Satan on the third day of the Eid Al-Adha holiday in Min. (Image credit: AFP)

October 18th, 2013 - 06:14 GMT

1.4 million pilgrims begin to leave Saudi Arabia after Haj

The twins of Mecca: Safa and Marwah (Photo courtesy of Sabq)

October 28th, 2012 - 05:00 GMT

Miracle on Mecca's streets: twins born in the holy city at Hajj

December 19th, 2007 - 01:53 GMT

Nearly 2.5 million pilgrims gather for this year hajj

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May 10th, 2000 - 02:00 GMT

Study Finds Genetic Links between Jews, Arabs