The rich-poor divide jars ethos of Hajj
New luxury hotels in Holy Mecca pamper wealthy pilgrims, contradicting the ethos of sacrifice, simplicity, and humility of hajj.
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New luxury hotels in Holy Mecca pamper wealthy pilgrims, contradicting the ethos of sacrifice, simplicity, and humility of hajj.
November 15, 2010 4:00Luxury hotels are springing up in Mecca, as projects aim to accommodate more Muslims at Haj. But these big money developments are not necessarily welcome.
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