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Azerbaijani pilgrims begin Hajj rituals at Arafat Mount

05 November 2011 [14:20] - TODAY.AZ
Azerbaijani pilgrims have today begun the Hajj rituals at the plains of Arafat Mount.

The security of Hajj pilgrims is ensured by the Saudi Arabia’s security services. Helicopters are ensuring the security from the air.

Arafat Mount is located in 21 km of Mecca.

2500 Azerbaijani pilgrims left for Mecca this year in 44 buses and five planes.


/APA/
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