2004 Hajj stampede explained
| 2004 Hajj stampede |
| Place: | Mina, Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Reported Injuries: | 244+ |
| Reported Death(S): | 251+ |
The 2004 Hajj stampede resulted in the deaths of at least 251 pilgrims on 1 February 2004 during the Hajj in Mecca.[1] [2] The incident took place during the ritual stoning of three pillars in the Mina valley, close to Mecca, on the final day of Hajj ceremonies.[3] More than 200 people were injured, and the incident became the worst tragedy during the Hajj since 1990.[4]
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Notes and References
- Web site: A Stampede Near Mecca Killed More Than 700 People Taking Part In the Hajj Pilgrimage. Mother Jones. 30 September 2015.
- News: BBC NEWS – Hundreds killed in Hajj stampede. February 2004 . News.bbc.co.uk. 11 October 2014.
- Web site: History of disasters during Hajj celebration in last 25 years. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/hajj-stampede-history-of-disasters-affecting-annual-islamic-event-in-mecca-10515310.html . 2022-05-01 . subscription . live. 2015-09-24. The Independent. en. 2019-05-03.
- Web site: CNN.com - Hajj stampede: 244 pilgrims dead - Feb. 1, 2004. edition.cnn.com. 2019-05-03.
