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The Hajj of 2010 was as memorable as the Hajj of past years. Here are a few glimpses into this unique occasion in a Muslim’s life: The scene for Hajj 2010 was set by the record number of 4 million people who performed Umrah this year. During Hajj pilgrims belonging to 180 countries visited Saudi Arabia. These included 120 year old Munni Begum from India, perhaps the oldest woman on record to undertake the holy journey. In 2004 Habib Miyan went for Haj aged 134. Among those who attended Hajj this year were 1,300 Muslims hosted by the Saudi king, as well as 13,500 Chinese Muslims. To facilitate the fifth floor of the Jamrat Bridge in open to pilgrims
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season. The monorail system was tried out by local pilgrims. Out of the around 2.5 million people who came for Haj, 700,000 walk to the holy sites. 75,000 buses and other vehicles were used to transport the other pilgrims. 1,761,395 Haj visas were issued this year to foreign pilgrims, while another 800,000 were issued to locals putting the estimated number of permit-wielding Haj pilgrims at over 2.56 million.
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Arafat where they complete the wuquf, an important rite of Haj. It is because of this that the people of Makkah call this day the ‘Orphan Day.’ With the Grand Musjid particularly quiet, the people of Makkah, particularly women whose husbands are working in the Hajj business, visit the complex to offer prayers and circumambulate the Ka’ba.
The Health Ministry mobilized about 17,000 doctors, nurses and paramedical staff and 39 mobile medical teams for Hajj duty. Around 250 Saudi scouts in Madinah helped and guided Hajj pilgrims. The scouts were equipped with GPS devices to help pilgrims find their way.
Arafat Day usage on Mobily's cellular networks in the Makkah area jumped by 46% compared to last year. Mobily is the official partner with Makkah province. Mobily provides free public WiFi during Hajj. The Ministry of Health assisted 364 sick pilgrims in performing Hajj. They were taken from their hospitals in special ambulances to complete the rituals of Hajj.
The city of Makkah becomes unusually empty on 9th Zul Hijjah as pilgrims are in
May Allah reward those who assisted in making Hajj a memorable experience.
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