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The Hajj journey begins: Stunning images show Saudi Arabia preparing for the arrival of [tr]
UK Daily Mail ^ | August 16, 2018 | Debbie White

Posted on 08/16/2018 7:14:33 AM PDT by C19fan

More than one million pilgrims have already arrived in Saudi Arabia, days before the kingdom prepares to host its mammoth annual Hajj pilgrimage, according to state media.

The Hajj, which is expected to draw more than two million pilgrims this year, represents a key rite of passage for Muslims and a massive logistical challenge for Saudi authorities – as these stunning images show.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Local News; Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: brennan; hajj; husseinobama; islam; kaaba; mecca; paganism; rop; saudiarabia
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature

He is a muzzy...................


21 posted on 08/16/2018 7:41:24 AM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world learns the TRUTH......Q Anon)
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To: C19fan
True...but, Sir Richard Francis Burton managed to make the Haj to both Mecca and Medina in disguise and published a book about that journey.

"Burton's best-known achievements include: a well-documented journey to Mecca in disguise, at a time when Europeans were forbidden access on pain of death...."

Fascinating character...more at:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Francis_Burton

22 posted on 08/16/2018 7:43:10 AM PDT by Covenantor (Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern. " Chesterton)
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To: Bonemaker

Good question. That if they have any set up.


23 posted on 08/16/2018 7:45:14 AM PDT by Tamatoa (Fight for our America, Fight for our Country I fought to defend!!!)
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To: Gay State Conservative
Yup,I'm aware of that.What I'd do to prepare is to go to some mosque far from where I live and say I want to become a moslem.I'd also tell a few other lies.Then,I'd get a letter from the "imam" saying that I've converted.

If I'm challenged at any point while in Saudi I'll say that I'm a new convert.

I know I could get into serious trouble but I'm willing to take the risk

And BTW...if I succeed in entering the city I'd stay no more than an hour...and probably less.

Your idea of fun is different than mine.

24 posted on 08/16/2018 7:47:00 AM PDT by Last Dakotan
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To: C19fan

Onoy slightly larger attendance than the Sturgis Rally....


25 posted on 08/16/2018 7:48:22 AM PDT by Paladin2 (no spelchek, no problem...)
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To: C19fan

All fighting to bow before the Black Rock of Mecca.


26 posted on 08/16/2018 7:54:13 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Last Dakotan

Yes it sounds like a challenge to get into the restricted city of Mecca. Not my idea of fun either.

Some people are into adventure travel, maybe that person sees a great adventure in infiltrating a place where we infidels are banned from visiting?


27 posted on 08/16/2018 7:54:35 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Gay State Conservative

Do they allow non Muslims in mecca ?


28 posted on 08/16/2018 7:57:15 AM PDT by Celerity
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To: lurk

I think you mean Dearborn.


29 posted on 08/16/2018 8:01:03 AM PDT by Rappini (Compromise has its place. It's called second.)
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To: C19fan

Condor series is using the Saudi Arabia in the plot.


30 posted on 08/16/2018 8:02:52 AM PDT by Rappini (Compromise has its place. It's called second.)
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To: C19fan

Front End Loaders and Dump Trucks are lined up and ready to take away the Dead


31 posted on 08/16/2018 8:03:51 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: C19fan

Will Obama go this year ?


32 posted on 08/16/2018 8:05:23 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: Crolis

You don’t get the point — the displaced refugees are there to invade and conquer the WEST. No other purpose.


33 posted on 08/16/2018 8:06:29 AM PDT by 353FMG
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To: Celerity; Red Badger

See Post # 16


34 posted on 08/16/2018 8:12:28 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (I've Never Owned Slaves...You've Never Picked Cotton.End Of "Discussion".)
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To: C19fan

You’re right. I’ve been in Jeddah a few times during the Haj and it’s a mess.


35 posted on 08/16/2018 8:16:13 AM PDT by rrrod (just an old guy with a gun in his pocket)
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To: Last Dakotan
Your idea of fun is different than mine.

I was born under a wandering star.If you take a second to check my profile you'll see that I've visited some pretty dangerous areas.Someday I'll tell you about the time that several Tanzanian soldiers were aiming their AK-47s at me demanding my camera.

If my plan fails the worst that can happen is that I could lose my head. ;-)

36 posted on 08/16/2018 8:16:42 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (I've Never Owned Slaves...You've Never Picked Cotton.End Of "Discussion".)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

Maybe so. But it’s one thing pretending to be part of a loathsome organization if you’re doing undercover work in police or special forces. One obviously has contempt for them or one wouldn’t disregard this stricture, which is very important to them, so I’d gave a hard time professing membership just for fun. Plus of course the penalty for being caught, or for later reneging on the profession of faith, is death


37 posted on 08/16/2018 8:19:48 AM PDT by j.havenfarm ( 1,500 posts as of 8/10/18. A FReeper since 2000; never shutting up!)
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To: Gay State Conservative
Best go to Muslim countries first as they will not admit you with an Israeli stamp in your passport!

Israel, however, does accomodate by offering to place a blank sheet to stamp that one may remove afterward, so as not to "offend" followers of Islam, who don't wish to be reminded that Jews actually exist in the Middle East!!

38 posted on 08/16/2018 8:20:19 AM PDT by zerosix
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To: Gay State Conservative

First I’ve heard of this...non mussies are banned from Mecca. You may get to Jeddah but that’s it. I used to stay at the Red Sea palace hotel. Featured in the Tom Hanks movie. Hologram for the Kingdom.


39 posted on 08/16/2018 8:20:25 AM PDT by rrrod (just an old guy with a gun in his pocket)
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To: Gay State Conservative

Minor detail. Once you convert you can’t unconvert without facing the death penalty.


40 posted on 08/16/2018 8:22:13 AM PDT by aquila48
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