haj

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In 2019, the last year before the pandemic struck, some 2.6 million people performed the haj.

From Reuters • Jan. 9, 2023

Sept 2015: At least 717 Muslim pilgrims are killed and 863 injured in a crush at the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2022

Jan 2006: Three hundred and sixty-two Muslim pilgrims are crushed to death at the eastern entrance of the Jamarat Bridge when pilgrims jostle to perform the haj stoning ritual.

From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2022

May 1994: A stampede near Jamarat Bridge in Saudi Arabia during the haj kills 270 in the area where pilgrims hurl stones at piles of rocks symbolising the devil.

From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2022

Ni estos kvin pleje haj ili sep malpleje = We shall be five at most and they seven at least.

From The International Auxiliary Language Esperanto Grammar and Commentary by Cox, George