Floods gridlocked major roads by traffic in SaudiJEDDAH: A day-long downpour fouled the start of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage) on Wednesday, soaking thousands of people as they walked from Mecca to Mina and killing up to 77 people with the number expected to rise. Flashfloods also caused snarling traffic that trapped buses for hours.
Millions of Muslims from around the world continued their pilgrimage on Thursday in the holy city of Mecca as Hajj reached its climax with pilgrims ascending to the top of Mount Arafat, which is the integral part of the annual event.
Pilgrims then made their mass move (nafra) from Mount Arafat to Muzdalifah after sunset to continue the remaining rituals of the annual Hajj within the coming few days.
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