| Date | 1 February 2004 (2004-02-01) |
|---|---|
| Location | Mina, Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Deaths | 251+ |
| Non-fatal injuries | 244+ |
The 2004 Hajj stampede resulted in the deaths of at least 251 pilgrims on 1 February 2004 during the Hajj in Mecca. The incident took place during the ritual stoning of three pillars in the Mina valley, close to Mecca, on the final day of Hajj ceremonies. More than 200 people were injured, and the incident became the worst tragedy during the Hajj since 1990.
See also
References
- "A Stampede Near Mecca Killed More Than 700 People Taking Part In the Hajj Pilgrimage". Mother Jones. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "BBC NEWS – Hundreds killed in Hajj stampede". News.bbc.co.uk. February 2004. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- "History of disasters during Hajj celebration in last 25 years". The Independent. 2015-09-24. Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
- "CNN.com - Hajj stampede: 244 pilgrims dead - Feb. 1, 2004". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
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