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The Hajj and Eid al-Adha
The Boston Globe
December 12, 2008.

Yesterday marked the end of the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice” - which also marks the end of the Hajj, the annual Pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. One of the pillars of Islamic faith, the Hajj must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by any Muslim who has the ability to do so. This year, nearly 3 million Muslims made the Hajj, without major incident, and are now returning to their homes across the world…(More)
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/the_hajj_and_eid_aladha.html

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The song is Sing children of the world by Dawud Wharnsby Ali

Both of these pictures are personal pictures of mine that i took on my journey for Umrah. Alhumdullilah.The first picture is Jabal al-Rahmah or the Mount of Mercy in Arafat where the last verses of the Quran were revealed and where one of the famous farewell addresses of the Prophet was delivered. Arafat is also where the Day of Judgement will take place.

Second picture is Cave Hira, or Ghare Hira.

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After the Jamarat, back to Hotel.

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