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Saudi Arabia Deploys Patriot Missiles in Mecca During Hajj

Saudi Arabia deployed MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile systems around Mecca during the Hajj pilgrimage to protect approximately 1.25 million pilgrims from potential Houthi missile attacks, supported by aerial surveillance using helicopters and over 5,000 security cameras.

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50-Year-Old Inheritance Dispute Over Demolished Mecca Guesthouse

A 50-year-old inheritance dispute over a demolished Mecca guesthouse, built by an Indian trader, involves $373,000 in compensation held by Saudi Arabia, sparking a conflict between two branches of the family claiming inheritance rights under differing legal and cultural systems.

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Hajj 2024: Fewer Pilgrims Amidst Extreme Heat

Over 1.5 million foreign Muslims are currently in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a decrease from last year and significantly less than pre-pandemic levels; the event is marked by extreme heat, prompting increased safety and healthcare measures by the Saudi Arabian government.

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Record Hajj Pilgrimage Faces Extreme Heat, New Safety Measures

Over one million Muslims began the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, facing extreme heat and new safety measures including a ban on children under 12, following over 1300 heat-related deaths last year due to extreme temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius. Billions of dol...

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Mecca Hajj: Saudi Arabia Deploys Patriot Missile Systems for Pilgrim Protection

Saudi Arabia deployed US-made Patriot missile defense systems and utilized aerial surveillance via helicopters in Mecca during the Hajj pilgrimage to protect approximately 1.25 million pilgrims from potential threats, particularly from Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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Saudi Arabia Tightens Security for Hajj Amidst 2024 Death Toll

The 2024 Hajj pilgrimage resulted in 1,301 deaths, prompting Saudi Arabia to implement extensive safety measures, including visa enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and drone surveillance, for the 2025 pilgrimage, which expects over 1.7 million participants.

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Mecca Guest House Demolition Sparks \$1 Billion Inheritance Battle

A 50-year-old inheritance dispute has erupted in India over a demolished 19th-century Mecca guest house, Keyi Rubath, after Saudi Arabia deposited $373,000 in compensation in 1971, with no identified heir; two branches of the Keyi family now fight for this sum, potentially worth over $1 billion toda...

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2024 Hajj Pilgrimage Sees Fewer Foreign Participants Than Previous Years

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are participating in the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, a decrease of approximately 160,000 from last year and significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels; Saudi Arabia is investing in crowd control and heat mitigation strategies.

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Extreme Heat Prompts Unprecedented Safety Measures During Hajj

Over one million Muslims began the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, facing extreme heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius; authorities implemented extensive safety measures, including a massive cooling system and a ban on children under 12, to mitigate risks after over 1300 heatstrok...

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Saudi Arabia Implements Extensive Safety Measures for Hajj Amidst Extreme Heat

Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj; authorities are implementing extensive safety measures, including AI and drone surveillance, after 1301 deaths during last year's pilgrimage due to heat and overcrowding.

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Hajj 2024 Begins: Over a Million Muslims Gather in Mecca

Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, started May 30th and concludes June 9th, with over one million participants; its date is determined by lunar cycles, shifting yearly.

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Masjid al-Haram's Centuries-Long Expansion

The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islam's holiest mosque, has been continuously expanded since its origins, reaching a capacity of 3 million people today, driven by religious significance and Saudi Arabia's resources.

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