HAJJ 2004
THE HAJJ 2001
ISLAM
THE HAJJ
THE PILGRIMS


Voices from the Hajj: Personal views of the pilgrimage

Below are observations of the Hajj by Muslim pilgrims performing the sacred journey and the reports of a journalist covering the pilgrimage.

Day 1, March 2, 2001

Siraj Wahab: The journey begins

Siraj Wahab is an editor for the Saudi Arabia-based Arab News.


Day 2, March 3, 2001

Rabia Hershey: One New York woman's thoughts about the Hajj

New York-born Rabia Hershey is a contributing writer for Arab News. She currently lives in Saudi Arabia.

Siraj Wahab: Trek to Mina a prelude to climax of Hajj


Day 3, March 4, 2001

Siraj Wahab: For reporter, Hajj is about 'universality of Islam's message'

Yousef Saleh Ba-Isa: Saudi teen amazed at how people differ in their devotions to Allah


Yousef Saleh Ba-Isa is a 17-year-old student from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.


Umar Abdul Salaam: For American, Hajj is exhilarating, humbling

Umar Abdul Salam is an American national currently working in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage in 2001 marks his fourth Hajj.

Siraj Wahab: Heavy rains complicate mass departure from Mount Arafat


Day 4, March 5, 2001

Siraj Wahab: Eyewitnesses say mound of belongings blocked path, led to crushing deaths