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.
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He is a muzzy...................
"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
Good question. That if they have any set up.
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.
Onoy slightly larger attendance than the Sturgis Rally....
All fighting to bow before the Black Rock of Mecca.
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?
Do they allow non Muslims in mecca ?
I think you mean Dearborn.
Condor series is using the Saudi Arabia in the plot.
Front End Loaders and Dump Trucks are lined up and ready to take away the Dead
Will Obama go this year ?
You don’t get the point — the displaced refugees are there to invade and conquer the WEST. No other purpose.
See Post # 16
You’re right. I’ve been in Jeddah a few times during the Haj and it’s a mess.
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. ;-)
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
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!!
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.
Minor detail. Once you convert you can’t unconvert without facing the death penalty.
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