1998 Hajj stampede
1998 tragedy in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
| Date | 9 April 1998 (1998-04-09) |
|---|---|
| Location | Mina, Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Deaths | 118+ |
| Non-fatal injuries | 180+ |
The 1998 Hajj stampede resulted in the deaths of at least 118 pilgrims on 9 April 1998 during the Hajj in Mecca during the Stoning of the Devil ritual on Jamaraat Bridge.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ "A Stampede Near Mecca Killed More Than 700 People Taking Part In the Hajj Pilgrimage". Mother Jones. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ (10 April 1998). 100 Pilgrims Are Killed in Mecca in Stampede, The New York Times
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