hajj

An Iranian delegation travelled to Saudi Arabia, for discussions on the pilgrimage to the Muslim holy places

Balloting for selection of pilgrims will be held on April 29

Debate rages over commercialisation of Hajj

Difference in services provided by govt and private schemes spark debate over commercialization of Hajj

Mudassir Shaheen who advertised the sham packages on a TV channel on Sky, amassed £36,000 in total

The diplomat is thought to have been among 464 Iranians killed in the Hajj's stampede in September at Mina

The official Saudi toll of 769 people killed and 934 injured has not changed since September 26

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef was reassured of the progress of the ongoing investigation, Saudi Press Agency says

At least 85 of victims have been verified by the Saudi authorities, while 19 have been reported dead by relatives

They went on to explain the passage of pilgrims from Muzdalifah through Mina was a daunting task