Posted on 05/23/2026 6:26:39 AM PDT by dynachrome
The government of Saudi Arabia reassured visitors on Friday that it is prepared to screen for and otherwise address any public health threats during the upcoming Hajj season, responding to growing international concern about the spread of Ebola and hantavirus.
The hajj is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city in the religion, which Muslims are mandated to make, if possible, once in their lifetimes. Saudi Arabia typically welcomes upwards of one million Muslims to the city for the hajj on an annual basis, most coming from all over the world, including countries hostile to Saudi Arabia such as Iran. This year, the hajj is formally expected to begin on May 25, though the mass influx of foreign visitors has already begun. The Saudi government is expecting about 1.5 million people to participate in hajj activities.
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My wife used to be an international flight attendant for a charter airline. They made trips taking African Muslims to the Haj in Saudi Arabia.
She said on the very first flight, some dumbass brought out a small wood-burning camping stove, set it down in the aisle and lit the damn thing.
👍 Deadly mind virus spreading.
Well that complicates Trump’s war plans.
The smell of the growl is already gagging.
Can a woman attend the hajj by herself?
Yeah, but she has to wear 3 burkas and a chastity belt.
Wow! That’s worse than rush hour on the 405!
The smell of the crowd IS gagging, regardless.
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