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It was the second major disaster during this year's hajj season, the AP said, raising questions about the adequacy of measures put in place by Saudi authorities to ensure the safety of the roughly 2 million Muslims taking part. A crane collapse in Mecca nearly two weeks earlier left more than 100 people dead.
Thursday's crush happened in Mina, a large valley about five kilometers (three miles) from the holy city of Mecca that has been the site of hajj stampedes in years past.
Mina is where pilgrims carry out a symbolic stoning of the devil by throwing pebbles against three stone columns. It also houses more than 160,000 tents where pilgrims spend the night during the pilgrimage.
The stampede occurred in a morning surge of pilgrims at the intersection of streets 204 and 223 as the faithful were making their way toward a large structure overlooking the columns, according to the Saudi civil defense directorate.
The multi-story structure, known as Jamarat Bridge, is designed to ease the pressure of the crowds and prevent pilgrims from being trampled, according to the AP.
The civil defense directorate, which provided the death toll, said at least 805 other pilgrims were injured in the stampede.
Some 2 million people are taking part in this year's hajj pilgrimage, which is an obligation of every able-bodied Muslim. The pilgrimage began in earnest Tuesday.
Thursday's stampede happened less than two weeks after a giant construction crane came crashing down on the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the focal point of the hajj.
That accident, on Sept. 11, killed at least 111 people and injured more than 390.
Authorities blamed the crane collapse on high winds during an unusually powerful storm, and faulted the construction giant Saudi Binladin Group, which oversees construction at the mosque, for not following operating procedures, the AP said.
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Valenda Newell
December 2, 2016
MANY OF THESE DEPARTED THAT WERE LOVED BY THEIR FAMILIES DON'T GO AWAY, THEIR MEMORIES STAY WITH THEM EACH AND EVERYDAY........PRAYERS and BLESSINGS
Eric M
October 3, 2015
This was a very unfortunate event....there were even children that were dead in the mist of this. This world and the times that we're are living in are worse and get worse by the day. We are seeing the words of 1 Timothy 3:1-5 being fulfilled and soon God will handle all things. I pray for the innocent families that lost their lives over this and that they are now in His memory.
Carter
October 2, 2015
God has promised that the death of loyal ones are very precious in His eyes. (Psalm 116:15) This is a guarantee for "God's word is truth." Your loved ones' deeds are in His memory, and they will be richly rewarded in His due season.
September 30, 2015
May the one true God be with the family and friends during this difficult time. God's word promise a beautiful paradise on earth soon. Isaiah 11:6-9.
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September 29, 2015
We pray with confidence God will heal the sad, and mend the broken.
Unionvillie Community :
September 28, 2015
In prayer for the victims and their families. May the almighty Allah, comfort them. In there time or needs
May
September 28, 2015
With deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of your loved ones. Time and unexpected events happen to us all. Be comforted in knowing that God cares and he will bring an end to pain and suffering soon in the coming Paradise.
J T
September 28, 2015
My deep condolences to families who lost loved ones to this tragedy. May the creator of us all comfort you in your time of grief as we await the time when the Father of us all fulfills his wonderful promises and brings peace to the whole world. "They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, and no one will make them afraid.."
Deborah White
September 28, 2015
My prayers with family
bill cleveland
September 28, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loses and GOD Bless you all
Glen Hausfeld
September 27, 2015
Peace.
LC
September 27, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Families. May this message bring comfort during your time of grief. There is a promise to be able to see our loved ones again. A Holy Book says.
T Davis
September 27, 2015
My condolences to the families who dear loved ones were killed. May Jehovah God be with the survivors.
Joni Garry
September 27, 2015
May the Creator of us all draw you to His loving arms in your great hour of grief and need now and in the future.
September 27, 2015
So sorry for this tragedy. May God give peace to the family.. Phil. 4:6,7
J F
September 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 27, 2015
So sorry about your loss. Time and unforseen events befall us all. Please continue to throw your burden on God and he will sustain.Soon all tragedies, death, tears and pain will be gone. A holy book has promised this.
C. Wilson Jacksonville Fl
September 27, 2015
So sad for all the families affected by such a tragedy.-Ecclesiastes 9:11. Please remember the resurrection.
GAIL HUNTER
September 26, 2015
RIP MAY GOD BE WITH THEM
TRIAD / MC
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
September 26, 2015
Shalom
September 26, 2015
Psalms 119:76.
L B
September 26, 2015
Praying that our Lord shows you way to what truly is Heaven. And peace within all Muslims while they still have life and work to complete here
September 26, 2015
May the families be comforted by the peace of God that surpasses all understanding and guard the hearts give you comfort at this tragic time.
NS. USA
September 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to the families.
May the God of unending compassion,
console your broken hearts, and
give you peace of mind during the
unexpected loss of your dear beloved
ones.
The days ahead will be challenging,
may the LORD give you guidance and
the needed strength to endure.
My heartfelt prayers are with the
families.
Much love to the families.
(Psalms 121)
TE, Louisiana
September 26, 2015
I send my sincere condolences to the families of those loss. May God give you the peace and strength to endure during this difficult time.
Adrianna
September 26, 2015
My condolences and deepest sympathies. Please take comfort in Isiah 25 : 8
September 26, 2015
God Bless You All
L Maddox
September 26, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the families May you take courage in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. My deepest sympathy.
September 26, 2015
I am sorry for all the families of the victims of this tragedy. May God Comfort you and give you peace.
Linda
September 26, 2015
You have my deepest condolences on your immeasurable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There is little that I can say or do to ease your pain and suffering. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, bring a measure of comfort. Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. May the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow .
September 26, 2015
My sincere condolences to the families of the Victims of the accident. May our Heavenly Father provide strength and comfort to the familes during this time of grief. "For he is near to those broken at heart ". Ps 34:17,18
September 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family, May the God of all comfort be with you always. Psalms 83:18
September 25, 2015
Beloveds, It is never easy to lose a loved one. We pray that our Creator give you the comfort and strength you need to endure . . .
September 25, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, provide your family with peace and the strength needed to endure your loss.
Maryam Kz
September 25, 2015
:(((
September 25, 2015
My sincere sorrow to the Families of the victims of that tragic accident. Please find comfort in knowing that they are in God's memory and he will reward them in the future.
The Elijahs
September 25, 2015
May Allah's grace and mercy keep the families.
Jane Dowling
September 25, 2015
God bless ~
Rick
September 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the SAUDE VICTIMS FAMILIES in their time of grief. Soon "death and suffering" will be a thing of the past.
G Rich
September 25, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the victims families for your tragic loss. God is healing the broken-hearted and is binding up their wounds. May he comfort you during this difficult time
September 25, 2015
So sorry to read about the loss of so
many loved ones. May the God of tender
mercy be with all the families may He
comfort you and strengthen you at this difficult time.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
September 25, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
Jesus, our Lord & Savior, Blessed by Thy Name. Thank You for Your divine mercy upon us. I ask that You show those on the wrong path how to find You.
T Bird
September 25, 2015
The Holy Bible states:
"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord."
~Isaiah 54:17(KJV)
Always know that Jesus is with you.
T Bird
September 25, 2015
Cin and Ant
September 24, 2015
May Gods Grace and Glory rest upon every soul lost. Heaven is our just reward forever.
K Johnson
September 24, 2015
May ALLAH be a Source of Comfort and Support to your Families at this time.
Ani
September 24, 2015
Dear Families, you are in my prayers may you know comfort that those of us who also worship the one God of us all mourn with you and know indeed that there is everlasting life and peace that passes all understanding with eternal love. Bless you all!
Wright
September 24, 2015
To the families,Please know that our hearts are heavy and saddened by the loss of your dear loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with all. May your fond memories of your dear loved ones bring joy to your heart.
September 24, 2015
May the love and mercy of God be with the families and friends of the victims.God is love,and He promises us life in a paradise earth..pslm.37:29..this is what we look forward to.........NC.
September 24, 2015
May the Lord in his grace, bring peace to the many families affected. God is with you.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Maria Brish
September 24, 2015
The Catholic parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel send our deepest condolences and fervent prayers for the families in their time of grief and for the victims to experience God's Unfathomable Mercy.
Ember Storm
September 24, 2015
Sorry to hear about the tragedy. May the surviving family members find peace. Heart breaking
September 24, 2015
Thoughts of sympathy are with the families.
Scott Chamberland
September 24, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
September 24, 2015
Very sad. Draw close to God.........
Elizabeth Pelton
September 24, 2015
This is so sad......may you rest in peace dear souls.
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