Tragedy At Hajj As Thirty-Five Crushed To Death In "Stoning Of Satan"
Thirty-five Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death in a stampede during the "Stoning of Satan" ritual on Monday near the holy city of Mecca, the third such tragedy in less than a decade, Saudi officials said.
Saudi Mufti Says Europe's Muslims Must Heed Foot-And-Mouth Warnings
Saudi Arabia's top-ranking cleric said Sunday it was acceptable for Muslims living in Europe not to sacrifice animals for the upcoming Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha because of reports of the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, saying and that animal sacrifice for the holiday was not an obligation.