African Pilgrims Responsible For Mecca Carnage?

Report:

The head of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj committee blamed the stampede that has killed more than 700 pilgrims in the holy city of Mina on “some pilgrims from African nationalities,”
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The comments have sparked recriminations online towards pilgrims from the African continent, with one person calling for a “decrease in the number of pilgrims from several countries such as Egypt and African countries, with all due respect, and to increase the number of pilgrims from Malaysia who are known for their order and rational behavior.”

* It’s just their cultural interpretation of queueing and I think we should celebrate it in all its vibrancy.

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).
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