Islam’s annual hajj: millions face fears of swine flu, soaking rains

Islam’s hajj: rain and fears of swine flu

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Muslim pilgrims circled Islam’s holiest site Wednesday in their traditional white robes, with a few additions — umbrellas and face masks — as the opening of the annual hajj was complicated by torrential rains and fears of swine flu.

Rainstorms snarl Islam’s annual hajj, soaking millions of pilgrims

Rains soak pilgrims at Islam’s hajj

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The heaviest rain to hit Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in years soaked the faithful and flooded the road to Mecca, snarling traffic as millions of Muslims headed for the holy sites. The downpours add an extra hazard on top of intense concerns about the spread of swine flu.

Rare rainstorms snarl Islam’s annual hajj, soaking millions of pilgrims

Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims at Islam’s hajj

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