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Iranian pilgrims arrive in Medina for Hajj rituals

6 Aug 2017 - 9:53


Press TV - With the beginning of Hajj season in Saudi Arabia, Iranian pilgrims head toward the country to perform Hajj rituals. Iranians resume the annual pilgrimage after their last year's absence which followed the Mina tragedy, leaving 460 Iranian pilgrims dead. The event also comes amid high tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia over a number of other issues.
Our correspondent in Medina Mahmoud Habibi has more in this report.


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