Muslim pilgrims elated at safety as haj winds down

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Muslim pilgrims elated at safety as haj winds down

22 Jan 2005 16:03:36 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Andrew Hammond

MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Muslim pilgrims performed final rites of the haj on Saturday, with many praising its safety following fears of stampedes or al Qaeda strikes.

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"I feel great, everything has been great. Thank God for our safety," added Saudi pilgrim Hussein Ahmed.

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"Terrorism is a result of a sick mentality and of a deviant methodology," King Fahd and Crown Prince Abdullah said.

"Terrorism is corruption on earth and aims toward destruction and fighting God, his Prophet and Muslims ... and God promised the harshest punishment for corrupters," they said.

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