Cancellation of Hajj by Iran hits Saudi economy: CNN
Iran has barred its pilgrims from traveling to Mecca to take part in the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage after accusing Saudi Arabia of failing to guarantee the safety of its citizens and the issue hits the Saudi economy where it hurts. CNN reported on Monday that Saudi Arabia makes around $18 billion a year from religious tourism, and Iranians comprise one of the biggest groups of visitors, estimated at around 600,000. At least 769 people were killed in a stampede at the holiest Muslim pilgrimage site on September 24 last year. Among the ...
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