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Hajj turnout withstands economy
Muslim pilgrims head to the spot where they cast stones, symbolizing stoning Satan, in the "Jamarat" ritual near the Saudi holy city of Mina. This is the last and most dangerous rite of the annual Hajj.
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With nearly 25 million Muslims worldwide traveling to Makkah and Madinah for pilgrimage each year, both cities are turning into multi-billion dollar trade hubs. It is not just retail but accommodation, transportation and other services that are in huge demand during peak season.
