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Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:27 PM

Published 11/07/2009 by EurasiaNet


Central Asia: Swine Flu Fears Helping to Keep Potential Hajj Pilgrims Home

Concerns about the spread of swine flu are creating an additional hurdle for Central Asian believers hoping to make the Hajj, or the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Some believers in the region say that Central Asian governments do more to frustrate than facilitate...

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DUBAI - The UAE health ministry has finalised a comprehensive plan for pilgrims to deal with emergencies that may occur during Haj due to H1N1.Vaccination against ... - [11/08/2009 - Khaleej Times]
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