6 Pics: Stampede Near Mecca During Haj

At least 450 pilgrims were killed in a stampede on Thursday at Mina outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, where some two million people are performing the annual haj pilgrimage.

  • Nearly 400 others were injured in the stampede that took place on Street 204 of the camp city at Mina, a few km from Mecca. (AP Photo)
    Nearly 400 others were injured in the stampede that took place on Street 204 of the camp city at Mina, a few km from Mecca. (AP Photo)
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  • The incident took place during the stoning ceremony. (AP Photo)
    The incident took place during the stoning ceremony. (AP Photo)
  • During Stoning ceremony pilgrims throw pebbles at a wall representing Satan in a symbolic "stoning of the devil". (AFP Photo)
    During Stoning ceremony pilgrims throw pebbles at a wall representing Satan in a symbolic "stoning of the devil". (AFP Photo)
  • Images on television and social media showed pilgrims on stretchers and emergency workers at the site. (AP Photo)
    Images on television and social media showed pilgrims on stretchers and emergency workers at the site. (AP Photo)
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  • More than 4,000 rescue workers and over 200 emergency vehicles are working to help the wounded. (AFP Photo)
    More than 4,000 rescue workers and over 200 emergency vehicles are working to help the wounded. (AFP Photo)
  • Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, has traditionally been the most dangerous day of haj because vast numbers of pilgrims attempt to perform rituals at the same time in a single location. (AFP Photo)
    Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, has traditionally been the most dangerous day of haj because vast numbers of pilgrims attempt to perform rituals at the same time in a single location. (AFP Photo)
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