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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: Gay State Conservative

You will be required to recite verses from the Koran, name the 5 pillars of Islam and other various trivia.

The penalty could get real serious...........................


41 posted on 08/16/2018 8:24:06 AM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world learns the TRUTH......Q Anon)
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To: Gay State Conservative
Interesting.

If you want to visit Vatican City ... you go and visit Vatican City.

If you want to visit Jerusalem ... you go and visit Jerusalem.

If you want to visit Mecca ... you have to lie, and deceive, and risk your life.

42 posted on 08/16/2018 8:30:01 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Gay State Conservative
Mecca.Saudi Arabia,it’s written,is getting ready to issue tourist visas for the first time.

Currently, infidels are barred from visiting Mecca and Medinah.

43 posted on 08/16/2018 8:30:09 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: aquila48
Minor detail. Once you convert you can’t unconvert without facing the death penalty.

That's why I said "a mosque far away".That way the likelihood of me ever seeing anyone I saw at this mosque would be just about zero.

44 posted on 08/16/2018 8:31:56 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

Bkmk


45 posted on 08/16/2018 8:33:45 AM PDT by sauropod (I am His and He is mine. Even tho physically free, Tommy's not free yet. He's still facing charges.)
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To: Red Badger
You will be required to recite verses from the Koran, name the 5 pillars of Islam and other various trivia.

Yes,I've read that that kind of thing can happen.I do understand that I'd have to do some preparation before attempting the visit....things like learning a few verses.

46 posted on 08/16/2018 8:34:33 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (I've Never Owned Slaves...You've Never Picked Cotton.End Of "Discussion".)
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To: sauropod
I'd say this makes it a good time of year to visit Disney World/Disneyland. I saw plenty of Muslims at Disneyland a few weeks ago, and it wasn't as crowded as I feared it would be.

There were a few rides that had waits in excess of an hour, but that could be managed through the Fast Pass.

Combine this with schools back in session (our ISD started the new school year yesterday), crowds should be smaller than what they've been.

Apologies for going O/T.

47 posted on 08/16/2018 8:38:37 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: Gay State Conservative
You will be required to recite verses from the Koran, name the 5 pillars of Islam and other various trivia.


48 posted on 08/16/2018 8:39:42 AM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: Night Hides Not
I'd say this makes it a good time of year to visit Disney World/Disneyland. I saw plenty of Muslims at Disneyland a few weeks ago, and it wasn't as crowded as I feared it would be.

I’m going to Disney World in a few weeks. It will be during the food and wine festival, so it should be a lot of fun.

49 posted on 08/16/2018 8:44:26 AM PDT by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.")
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To: C19fan

Reading this post and seeing the pictures has given me a different feeling here than most. I see millions of people who want to know God, yet don’t understand they’re being deceived. My prayer is that Jesus will make Himself known to them.


50 posted on 08/16/2018 8:49:45 AM PDT by Kharis13 (That noise you hear is our Founding Fathers spinning in their graves.)
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To: Sans-Culotte

You made me choke on my coffee!


51 posted on 08/16/2018 8:50:38 AM PDT by PhiloBedo (You gotta roll with the punches, and get with what's real.)
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To: onedoug

Brennan had better get there before Trump’s feds show up with handcuffs...


52 posted on 08/16/2018 8:52:53 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Marxism: Trendy theory, wrong species)
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To: C19fan

A friend of mine once said that much of the problems in the ME would be solved if the governments of the countries would just invest in a large system of public showers, so that everyone could take a cool shower, once a day.


53 posted on 08/16/2018 8:53:35 AM PDT by PhiloBedo (You gotta roll with the punches, and get with what's real.)
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To: Bonemaker

At least they save money on toilet paper; most Muslims don’t use it


54 posted on 08/16/2018 9:19:34 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Trump: "I am Batman!")
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To: Simon Green
Have fun at Disney World! Haven't been there in many years, though we were at Disneyland on vacation a few weeks back. For me, the overall experience was much improved from the past. Of course, my kids are older, and my 8 YO grandson was with his mom most of the time.

He was with us at Legoland for a couple of days, a great venue for kids that age.

Disney made the right move when they allowed beer and wine into their parks. We took one of our many breaks at a wine bar at California adventure. It was my first glass of wine in two months...it's been too damn hot in North Texas to drink wine.

Also found a great wine bar in Oceanside CA. While the wife and grandson were at the beach, I spent a couple of hours enjoying their menu. Liked it so much, I bought half a case, including 3 killer shirazes, each with a distinctive taste. Wifey wasn't pleased, but she'll be fine when the weather cools down.

I'm looking forward to the completion of our kitchen remodel, which includes a built in 46 bottle wine cooler.

55 posted on 08/16/2018 9:26:27 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: Gay State Conservative

The penalty for apostasy in Islam is death. If you are up for a fatwa go for it.


56 posted on 08/16/2018 9:31:41 AM PDT by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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To: Gay State Conservative

Yeah, this loading on my phone is killing me. It appears that the whole thread is over when it’s not. So I think I’m clever.

Then I go back and see that I’m an utter tool, repeating things from a ton of posts back !


57 posted on 08/16/2018 9:33:22 AM PDT by Celerity
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To: Bonemaker
From a caption under one of the pictures at the site:

"Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced plans to set up two investment companies to develop infrastructure in Mecca and Medina, in a bid to accommodate the increasing numbers of Muslim pilgrims."

Two investment companies? Perhaps they don't even comingle male and female in the porta pottie investment business.

58 posted on 08/16/2018 9:37:57 AM PDT by RightField
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To: COBOL2Java

Always the devout enemy islamist, I’d bet he’s been there before.

I also suspect there is something representing the US nearby that they can all curse and spit upon.


59 posted on 08/16/2018 9:38:03 AM PDT by onedoug
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To: bk1000

Where is a Nuke when they are called for?


60 posted on 08/16/2018 9:38:04 AM PDT by Safetgiver (Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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