Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime is the dream of Muslims.
More than 700 people died on September 24 near Mecca.
When the first jets entered service in 1970, aviation around the world leased planes, pilots and crew, and offered special pilgrimage flights.
Cheap flights in the 21st century have caused an increasing number of people to go to Mecca, up to hundreds of millions of people a year.
The number of Haji (pilgrimages to Mecca) reaches nearly 4 million people a year, beyond the safety control of Saudi Arabian authorities, where this sacred ritual is held.
On September 24, more than 700 people died, the latest development in a series of annual pilgrimage tragedies.
Muslims gather around the black stone at Al-Masjid al-Haram mosque.
The number of Muslims coming from non-Muslim countries increased rapidly, drawing a large number of people to Mecca.
According to Independent, there are about 50 British travel companies providing tour packages for 25,000 British pilgrims each year.
Accidents or stampedes have been going on for years in Mecca, and yesterday’s tragedy was one of the most serious.
`Pilgrimage requires participants to meet physical conditions and patience, and be aware of protecting themselves and those around them,` a recommendation from the Pilgrims Association reads.
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