1 Lebanese Hizbollah students hold a poster of their leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah during a protest held on the main road to the U.S. embassy in Awkar in northern Beirut January 17, 2006. REUTERS/Adnan Hajj 2 Former Indonesian Religious minister Said Agil Munawar (L) leaves central Jakarta court after his trial January 18, 2006. Indonesian prosecutors demanded on Wednesday that a court jail Munawar for 10 years over graft involving the Haj pilgrimage, in a case underscoring President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's fight against corruption.REUTERS/Crack Palinggi 3 Former Indonesian religious minister Said Agil Munawar leaves a central Jakarta court after his trial January 18, 2006. Indonesian prosecutors demanded on Wednesday that a court jail Munawar for 10 years over graft involving the Haj pilgrimage, in a case underscoring President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's fight against corruption. REUTERS/Crack Palinggi 4 Former Religious Affairs Minister Said Agil Husin Al Munawar, center, smiles as he walks into court where he is facing corruption charges that he misused tens of millions of dollars Wednesday Jan. 18, 2006 in Jakarta, Indonesia. In the latest in a series of high-profile corruption cases, Prosecutors have asked for a 10 year sentence for the alleged misuse of 680 billion rupiah (US$ 70 million; euro 58 million) collected by the ministry from Indonesian Muslims wanting to perform the hajj pilgrimage. (AP Photo/Irwin Fedriansyiah) 5 A Lebanese Hizbollah student holds an anti-U.S banner during a protest held on the main road to the U.S. embassy in Awkar in northern Beirut January 17, 2006. About 10.000 Lebanese students, chanting 'America out' marched to the U.S. embassy near Beirut on Tuesday to protest against Washington's policy in Lebanon.REUTERS/Adnan Hajj 6 Lebanese students wave flags during an anti-U.S. protest held on the main road to the U.S. embassy in Awkar in northern Beirut January 17, 2006. About 10.000 Lebanese students, chanting 'America out' marched to the U.S embassy near Beirut on Tuesday to protest against Washington's policy in Lebanon. REUTERS/Adnan Hajj 7 Lebanese student wave flags as anti-riot police block the main road to the U.S. embassy in Awkar in northern Beirut January 17, 2006. About 10.000 Lebanese students, chanting 'America out' marched to the U.S. embassy near Beirut on Tuesday to protest against Washington's policy in Lebanon. REUTERS/Adnan Hajj 8 Muslim pilgrims walk across the Jamarat bridge in Mina, on January 13. Saudi Arabia's religious leader said the hours for the stoning ritual at the hajj pilgrimage could be extended as part of efforts to avoid deadly stampedes such as last week's tragedy.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 9 Saudi Arabia's mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh arrives at a mosque in Riyadh, in May 2002. Saudi Arabia's religious leader said the hours for the stoning ritual at the hajj pilgrimage could be extended as part of efforts to avoid deadly stampedes such as last week's tragedy.(AFP/File) 10 Muslim pilgrims exit the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, in Mecca Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 11 A young pilgrim walks with his father to the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 12 Muslim pilgrims leave Jabal Al Rahma holy mountain, the mountain of forgiveness, in Arafat outside Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 13 Muslim pilgrims pray at Jabal Al Rahma holy mountain, the mountain of forgiveness, in Arafat outside Mecca, Saudi Arabia early Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 14 Muslim pilgrims gather at the top of Muzdalifah mountain, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 15 Muslim pilgrims gather at the top of Muzdalifah mountain, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006 during their hajj pilgrimage. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 16 Muslim pilgrims circle and pray around the Kaaba, center, inside the Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest shrine, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their five daily prayers. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 17 A Muslim child pilgrim smiles after having his head shaved, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 18 Muslim pilgrims gather at the top of Muzdalifah mountain, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 19 Muslim pilgrims exit the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, in Mecca Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 20 Muslim pilgrims circle and pray around the Kaaba, center, inside the Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest shrine, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their five daily prayers. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 21 Muslim pilgrims gather at the top of Muzdalifah mountain, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006 during their hajj pilgrimage. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 22 A Muslim child pilgrim smiles after having his head shaved, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 23 An elderly pilgrim rests in Arafat outside Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 24 A young pilgrim walks with his father to the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. At least 2.5 million pilgrims attended the hajj. The hajj is required at least once in the lifetime of every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Muslims believe completing the hajj will erase their sins. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 25 Muslim pilgrims look for pictures of their missing relatives at al-Muaysem morgue in Mina among the hundreds of nameless pictures of those trampled to death on the last day of the hajj pilgrimage, 13 January 2006. Was it God's will or human error that killed 439 in two separate incidents during this year's annual pilgrimage to Mecca? That's the question which many pilgrims were pondering as they bid the holy city farewell this weekend.(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri) 26 A general view shows the Grand Mosque with the Kaaba in the center in the holy city of Mecca, 14 January 2006 where Muslim pilgrims gather to bid farewell and complete their Hajj pilgrimage. Was it God's will or human error that killed 439 in two separate incidents during this year's annual pilgrimage to Mecca? That's the question which many pilgrims were pondering as they bid the holy city farewell this weekend.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 27 Farewell prayers : A general view shows the Grand Mosque with the Kaaba in the center in the holy city of Mecca where Muslim pilgrims gathered to bid farewell and complete their Hajj pilgrimage. (AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 28 Muslim pilgrims perform the afternoon prayers at the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca. Grieving loved ones were still identifying victims of the hajj stampede that killed 363 people, as families from Egypt to Indonesia mourned the worst Mecca pilgrimage disaster since 1990.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 29 A general view shows the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca where Muslim pilgrims gather to bid farewell and complete their Hajj pilgrimage. Grieving loved ones were still identifying victims of the hajj stampede that killed 363 people, as families from Egypt to Indonesia mourned the worst Mecca pilgrimage disaster since 1990.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 30 A general view shows the Grand Mosque with the Kaaba in the center in the holy city of Mecca where Muslim pilgrims gather to bid farewell and complete their Hajj pilgrimage. Grieving loved ones were still identifying victims of the hajj stampede that killed 363 people, as families from Egypt to Indonesia mourned the worst Mecca pilgrimage disaster since 1990.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 31 Muslim pilgrims look for pictures of their missing relatives at al-Muaysem morgue in Mina. Grieving loved ones were still identifying victims of the hajj stampede that killed 363 people, as families from Egypt to Indonesia mourned the worst Mecca pilgrimage disaster since 1990.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 32 Muslim pilgrims leave the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, after bidding farewell and completing their pilgrimage known as the hajj, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede that killed 363 people during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 33 Muslim pilgrims gather outside the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, to bid farewell and complete their pilgrimage known as the hajj, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede that killed 363 people during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 34 Muslim pilgrims rests outside the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, after bidding farewell and completing their pilgrimage known as the hajj, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede that killed 363 people during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 35 Muslims attend noon prayer in Mecca January 14, 2006. At least 363 Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred event in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 36 An aerial view of Muslim pilgrims as they pray outisde the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, to bid farewell and complete their pilgrimage known as the Hajj, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede Thursday that killed 363 people during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 37 Muslim pilgrims pray and circle around the Kaaba, center, inside the Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest shrine, to bid farewell and complete their pilgrimage known as the Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede Thursday that killed 363 people during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 38 Muslim pilgrims pray outisde the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, to bid farewell and complete their pilgrimage known as the Hajj, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede Thursday that killed 363 people during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 39 Muslim pilgrims pray and circle around the Kaaba, center, inside the Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest shrine, to bid farewell and complete their pilgrimage known as the Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede Thursday that killed 363 people during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 40 Hundreds of thousands of Muslims at noon prayer in Mecca, January 14, 2006. At least 363 Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred event in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 41 Muslim pilgrims pray around the Kaaba, center, inside the Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest shrine, to bid farewell and complete their pilgrimage known as the Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede Thursday that killed 363 people during the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 42 Hundreds of thousands of Muslims circle the Kaaba at noon prayer in Mecca, January 14, 2006. At least 363 Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred event in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 43 Muslims leave the Grand Mosque after circling the Kaaba seven times anticlockwise during the farewell tawaf in Mecca January 14, 2006. At least 363 Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred event in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 44 Muslims circle the Kaaba during noon prayers in Mecca January 14, 2006. At least 363 Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred event in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 45 Muslims circle the Kaaba during the farewell tawaf in Mecca January 14, 2006. At least 363 Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred event in more than a decade. Hundreds of thousands of them participated in the event, circling it seven times anti-clockwise. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 46 Muslim pilgrims gather at the Great Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine, to bid farewell and complete their pilgrimage known as the Hajj, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Pilgrims who ignored instructions to leave behind baggage and others who joined the rituals illegally, swelling the huge crowds, caused the stampede that killed some 363 people during the hajj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 47 A Muslim pilgrim who was wounded in the stampede that killed 362 pilgrims at the annual hajj sits on his hospital bed at the al-Aam hospital in Mina. Families from Egypt to Indonesia are grappling with the aftermath of the stampede that killed 363 during the annual pilgrimage to Mecca as Saudi authorities distanced themselves from blame for the incident.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 48 Muslim pilgrims look at pictures of the dead on a television screen at al-Muaysem morgue in Mina in front of a wall covered with nameless pictures of those trampled to death on the last day of the hajj pilgrimage. At least 36 Indians were among the hundreds of Muslims who died in a stampede during the pilgrimage to Mecca(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 49 A Saudi doctor treats a Muslim pilgrim who was wounded in the hajj stampede at the al-Aam hospital in Mina. Stricken families were hunting for their loved ones after a stampede, a disaster Saudi authorities have blamed on unruly pilgrims.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 50 A young Malaysian boy looks at the morgue pictures of his dead mother at al-Muaysem morgue in Mina, while another pilgrim uses his mobile phone to take pictures of the hundreds of nameless pictures of those trampled to death on the last day of the hajj pilgrimage. Nearly 80 Asians are known to have died in the deadly stampede during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 51 Spokesman of the Saudi interior ministry General Mansour al-Torky speaks during a news conference in Jeddah January 13, 2006. Saudi Arabia blamed unruly pilgrims for the stampede that killed 362 people in the haj, but many Muslims said better security could have averted the worst disaster to befall the rite in 16 years. The pilgrims were crushed on the last day of the haj at the disaster-prone Jamarat Bridge in Mena, a narrow valley near the holy city of Mecca, as they jostled to perform a stoning ritual in the early afternoon. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 52 Muslim pilgrims leave Mena after the casting of 21 stones on the last day at pillars symbolizing Satan on their way to Mecca January 13, 2006. Saudi Arabia blamed unruly pilgrims for the crush that killed 362 people in the haj, but many Muslims said better security could have averted the worst disaster to befall the rite in 16 years. The pilgrims were crushed on the last day of the haj at the disaster-prone Jamarat Bridge in Mena, a narrow valley near the holy city of Mecca, as they jostled to perform a stoning ritual in the early afternoon. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 53 Muslim devotees a day after the stampede. At least 44 Pakistanis and 28 Indians were among hundreds of Muslims who were crushed to death in a stampede at the hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi Arabian city of Mina.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 54 Muslim pilgrims leave Mena on their way to Mecca January 13, 2006. A total of 362 Muslims were killed in Thursday's haj pilgrimage crush, a Saudi health ministry spokesman said on Friday. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 55 A nurse examines a Muslim pilgrim who was wounded in Thursday's stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Friday Jan. 13, 2006. Hundreds of worried pilgrims crowded around a photo display at a medical center on Friday, scanning anxiously for pictures of loved ones who may have been among the 362 people killed the day before in a hajj deadly stampede. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 56 A Muslim pilgrim uses a mobile phone camera to take a photo of a relative, a victim of a hajj stampede, at al-Moaysem Medical Center in Mina, Saudi Arabia Friday Jan. 13, 2006. Hundreds of worried pilgrims crowded around a photo display at a medical center on Friday, scanning anxiously for pictures of loved ones who may have been among the 362 people killed the day before in a deadly stampede. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 57 Muslim pilgrims watch for their missing loved ones as a video tape displays photos of the victims of a stampede, at al-Moaysem Medical Center, in Mina, Saudi Arabia Friday Jan. 13, 2006. Hundreds of worried pilgrims crowded around a display at a medical center on Friday, scanning anxiously for pictures of loved ones who may have been among the 362 people killed the day before in a deadly hajj stampede. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 58 Muslim pilgrims continue stoning the pilars of the devil following the death of 345 Muslim pilgrims in a stampede in the valley of Mina, January 12. A British national has been confirmed as among more than 350 people killed in a stampede at the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 59 A Muslim pilgrim prays after stoning the pillars of the devil (Jamarat) following the death of 345 Muslim pilgrims in a stampede in the valley of Mina. At least 345 Muslim pilgrims were trampled to death as they tripped over luggage in a scramble to hurl pebbles at symbols of Satan during the annual pilgrimage, Saudi officials said.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 60 The bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia lie on the ground. (AP Photo/ AP Television ) 61 Muslim pilgrims gather to throw their last 21 stones toward a pillar representing the devil, shortly before a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Muslim pilgrims tripped over dropped baggage as they rushed to carry out a stoning ritual in the hajj Thursday, causing a crush that killed at least 345 people in the latest stampede to mar the annual event despite Saudi attempts to ease the flow of massive crowds.(AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 62 The dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia lie on the ground. (AP Photo/ AP Television ) 63 Muslim pilgrims leave Mena on their way to Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 people were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 64 Muslim pilgrims speak on mobile phones at the site of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Muslim pilgrims tripped over dropped baggage as they rushed to carry out a stoning ritual in the hajj Thursday, causing a crush that killed at least 345 people in the latest stampede to mar the annual event despite Saudi attempts to ease the flow of massive crowds. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 65 Saudi security officers look at the dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Muslim pilgrims tripped over dropped baggage as they rushed to carry out a stoning ritual in the hajj Thursday, causing a crush that killed at least 345 people in the latest stampede to mar the annual event despite Saudi attempts to ease the flow of massive crowds. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 66 Muslim pilgrims leave Mena on their way to Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 people were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 67 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 people were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 68 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 people were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 69 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 people were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 70 Rescue workers remove the bodies of pilgrims in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 people were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 71 Rescue workers remove the belongings of pilgrims who were crushed to death, in Mena outside Mecca, January 12, 2006. At least 345 people were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 72 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 73 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 Muslim pilgrims were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 74 Rescue workers cover the bodies of pilgrims with white sheets in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 345 people were crushed to death on Thursday during a stoning ritual on the last day of the haj, the worst tragedy to beset the sacred ritual in more than a decade. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 75 A nurse examines a wounded pilgrim in a hospital following a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 76 Wounded pilgrims lie in hospital beds following a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 77 A Saudi doctor examines a wounded pilgrim following a stampede at a hospital in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 78 Muslim pilgrims observe the valley of Mina from the Muzdalefa mountain during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Muzdalefa. Many Muslims see the annual pilgrimage to Mecca as a chance to show a more tolerant image of Islam away from what they believe is its unjust association with terror and violence(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri) 79 Muslim pilgrims observe the valley of Mina from the Muzdalefa mountain during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Muzdalefa. Many Muslims see the annual pilgrimage to Mecca as a chance to show a more tolerant image of Islam away from what they believe is its unjust association with terror and violence(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri) 80 A pilgrim survivor of a stampede rests at the site in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 81 Saudi Security officers and rescue men gather by the dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 82 A Saudi Ambulance arrives at the site of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 83 Saudi Security officers gather at the site of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 84 Female Muslim pilgrims look at the dead bodies, not seen, of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 85 A Muslim pilgrim tries to reach the dead body of a relative victim of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 86 A Saudi Security officer reacts while looking at the dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 87 A Saudi ambulance rushes through a crowd of Muslim pilgrims to the site where pilgrims stampeded in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage Thursday, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 88 Saudi rescue workers gather the dead bodies of victims of a stampede in a truck, in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 89 Blood stains and a shoe of a victim are seen at the site of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 90 A pilgrim survivor of a stampede is taken to safety by Saudi rescue men at the site in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006.Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 91 A pilgrim survivor of a stampede is taken to safety by Saudi rescue men at the site in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 92 A pilgrim survivor of a stampede reacts at the site in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 93 Saudi ambulances gather at the site where pilgrims stampeded in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. . (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 94 Saudi security officials and rescue workers gather amongst some of the dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage Thursday, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo / Muhammed Muheisen) 95 Saudi security officials, rescue workers and pilgrims gather amongst some of the dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over baggage Thursday, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed and hundreds injured, despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event. The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat, a series of three pillars representing the devil that the faithful pelt with stones to purge themselves of sin. (AP Photo / Muhammed Muheisen) 96 Saudi Security officers and rescue men gather by the dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. Up to 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 97 Saudi Security officers and rescue men gather by the dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 98 Emergency vehicles attend the scene of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/ Saudi Press Agency ) 99 Emergency personnel attend the scene of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/ Saudi Press Agency ) 100 Emergency vehicles attend the scene of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/ Saudi Press Agency ) 101 A member of the emergency personnel checks a dead victim of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia in this image taken from TV, Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/ AP Television ) 102 A dead body of a victim is loaded into a vehicle after a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia, in this image taken from TV, Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/ AP Television ) 103 The dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia lie on the ground in this image taken from TV, Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/ AP Television ) 104 The dead bodies of victims of a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia lie on the ground in this image taken from TV, Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. A rush to complete one of the last events of the hajj resulted in a stampede in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said. More than 1,000 people were injured, according to the Saudi Red Crescent. (AP Photo/ AP Television ) 105 The dead bodies of victims a stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia are on the ground in this image taken from TV, Thursday Jan. 12, 2006. Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual on the last day of the hajj tripped over luggage in Mina Thursday, causing a crush. Medical officials said more than 110 people were killed and some 1,000 injured. (AP Photo/Al Arabiya, via AP television News) 106 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 50 people were killed in crowding during the stoning ritual at the Haj pilgrimage on Thursday, witnesses and Saudi officials said. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 107 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena, outside Mecca, January 12, 2006. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 108 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 50 people were killed in crowding during the stoning ritual at the Haj pilgrimage on Thursday, witnesses and Saudi officials said. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 109 Police and emergency workers stand near the bodies of pilgrims in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 50 people were killed in crowding during the stoning ritual at the Haj pilgrimage on Thursday, witnesses and Saudi officials said. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 110 Bodies of pilgrims are removed in Mena outside Mecca January 12, 2006. At least 50 people were killed in crowding during the stoning ritual at the Haj pilgrimage on Thursday, witnesses and Saudi officials said. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 111 Muslim pilgrims on their way to perform the casting of 21 stones on the third day at pillars symbolizing Satan in Mena outside Mecca January 13, 2006. Most the pilgrims start to leave Mena for Mecca on Wednesday after performing the haj. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 112 Muslim pilgrims stay in tents along streets of Mena outside Mecca January 13, 2006. More than two million people took part in this year's haj, which was overshadowed by the collapse of a Mecca hostel that killed 76 people ahead of the pilgrimage and warnings the huge crowds could lead to a possible spread of the deadly bird flu. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 113 After having thrown their last 21 stones toward a pillar representing the devil, Muslim pilgrims rest before leaving the Saudi Arabian city of Mina to head for Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine during the hajj, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 114 After having thrown their last 21 stones toward a pillar representing the devil, Muslim pilgrims prepare themselves to leave the Saudi Arabian city of Mina into Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine during the hajj, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 115 After having thrown their last 21 stones toward a pillar representing the devil, Muslim pilgrims prepare themselves to leave the Saudi Arabian city of Mina into Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine during the hajj, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 116 After having thrown their last 21 stones toward a pillar representing the devil, Muslim pilgrims leave the Saudi Arabian city of Mina on top of a bus, into Mecca, Islam's holiest shrine during the hajj, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 117 Pilgrims pray after the casting of 21 stones at pillars symbolizing Satan on the second day of haj in Mena outside Mecca January 11, 2006. (Ali Jarekji/Reuters) 118 Pilgrims at Muzdalefa : Muslim pilgrims observe the valley of Mina from the Muzdalefa mountain during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Muzdalefa outside the holy city of Mecca. (AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 119 Pilgrims at Muzdalefa : Muslim pilgrims observe the valley of Mina from the Muzdalefa mountain during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Muzdalefa outside the holy city of Mecca. (AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 120 In this photo released by the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, left, receives radical Iraqi leader Muqtada al-Sadr, far right, at a reception held for Muslim dignitaries for the annual hajj pilgrimage, at the Royal Palace in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Iraqi officials said al-Sadr, a Shiite Muslim who arrived in staunchly Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia a few days ago to perform the hajj, met the monarch privately Tuesday, adding the pair discussed the situation in Iraq and ongoing efforts to achieve national reconciliation in that war-ravaged country. (AP Photo/Saudi Press Agency) 121 Muslim pilgrims on their way to cast 21 stones at pillars symbolizing Satan in Mena, outside Mecca, January 11, 2006. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims pelted stones at symbols of the devil in the second day of a sacred ritual on Wednesday amid tight security to avert stampedes during the haj pilgrimage. Pilgrims from all over the world gather in the holy city of Mecca each year for the five-day haj, which is a duty for every able-bodied Muslim at least once in a lifetime. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 122 Muslim pilgrims sleep on the street on the second day of haj in Mena outside Mecca January 11, 2006. Pilgrims from all over the world gather in the holy city of Mecca each year for the five-day haj, which is a duty for every able-bodied Muslim at least once in a lifetime. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 123 Muslim pilgrims sleep on the street on the second day of haj in Mena outside Mecca January 11, 2006. Pilgrims from all over the world gather in the holy city of Mecca each year for the five-day haj, which is a duty for every able-bodied Muslim at least once in a lifetime. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 124 Pilgrims pray after the casting of the 21 stones at pillars symbolising Satan on the second day of haj in Mena, outside Mecca January 11, 2006. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims pelted stones at symbols of the devil in the second day of a sacred ritual on Wednesday amid tight security to avert stampedes during the haj pilgrimage. Pilgrims from all over the world gather in the holy city of Mecca each year for the five-day haj, which is a duty for every able-bodied Muslim at least once in a lifetime. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 125 Pakistani Muslim pilgrims gather at the top of Muzdalifah mountain, Saudi Arabia, during their annual hajj, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching ritual which began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 126 Muslim pilgrims leave Muzdalifah mountain, Saudi Arabia, during their annual hajj, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching ritual which began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 127 Pakistani Muslim pilgrims gather at the top of Muzdalifah mountain, Saudi Arabia, during their annual hajj, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 128 Pakistani Muslim pilgrims gather at the top of Muzdalifah mountain, Saudi Arabia, during their annual hajj, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 129 Saudi security officers monitor Muslim pilgrims, during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching ritual which began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 130 Muslim pilgrims sleep on a street in Mena, outside Mecca, January 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims pelted stones at symbols of the devil in the second day of a sacred ritual on Wednesday amid tight security to avert stampedes during the haj pilgrimage. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 131 Muslim pilgrims gather around the tents on streets in Mena, outside Mecca, January 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims pelted stones at symbols of the devil in the second day of a sacred ritual on Wednesday amid tight security to avert stampedes during the haj pilgrimage. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 132 Muslim pilgrims gather around tents on the Mena streets, outside Mecca, January 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims pelted stones at symbols of the devil in the second day of a sacred ritual on Wednesday amid tight security to avert stampedes during the haj pilgrimage. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 133 Muslim pilgrims gather in a car heading toward a pillar representing the devil to throw stones at it, during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 134 Muslim pilgrims head to perform the casting of 21 stones at pillars symbolizing Satan in Mena, outside Mecca, January 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims pelted stones at symbols of the devil in the second day of a sacred ritual on Wednesday amid tight security to avert stampedes during the haj pilgrimage. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 135 Muslim pilgrims perform the casting of 21 stones at pillars symbolizing Satan in Mena, outside Mecca, January 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims pelted stones at symbols of the devil in the second day of a sacred ritual on Wednesday amid tight security to avert stampedes during the haj pilgrimage. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 136 Muslim pilgrims head to perform the casting of 21 stones at pillars symbolizing Satan in Mena, outside Mecca, January 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims pelted stones at symbols of the devil in the second day of a sacred ritual on Wednesday amid tight security to avert stampedes during the haj pilgrimage. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 137 After having their heads shaved symbolizing the completion of their Hajj pilgrimage, Muslim child pilgrims peer from a tent , during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 138 A Muslim pilgrim reads Muslim's holy book Quran, during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 139 Muslim pilgrims, some rest, walk toward a pillar representing the devil to throw stones at it, during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 140 An elderly Muslim pilgrim looks on during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 141 An elderly Muslim pilgrim walks toward a pillar representing the devil to throw stones at it, during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 142 Muslim pilgrims throw stones at a pillar representing the devil during the Hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 143 Muslim pilgrims throw stones at a pillar representing the devil during the Hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims resumed Wednesday the symbolic stoning of the devil, part of the final stage of the hajj, a soul searching rituals began early this week. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 144 Eid al-Adha : A little boy slips down a slide at a fun fair in central Baghdad, as he enjoys Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice festivities, marking the climax of the Hajj or pilgrimage taking place in the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. (AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye) 145 A little boy slips down a slide at a fun fair in central Baghdad, as he enjoys Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice festivities, marking the climax of the Hajj or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Eid is marked by Muslims praying, visiting the graves of loved ones, sacrificing animals and giving the meat to the poor.(AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye) 146 Sunni Muslim Iraqis protest against a raid on their mosque by US and Iraqi troops, following early morning prayers in the Umm al-Qura mosque in Baghdad, to mark Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), the end of the Hajj or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Angry Sunni Arabs protested at a raid on a Baghdad mosque by US and Iraqi soldiers looking for a kidnapped US woman reporter.(AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye) 147 An Iraqi soldier mans a security checkpoint in central Baghdad, at the start of the three-day Eid al-Adha or Feast of the Sacrifice festivities, marking the climax of the Hajj or pilgrimage taking place in the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Angry Sunni Arabs protested at a raid on a Baghdad mosque by US and Iraqi soldiers looking for a kidnapped US woman reporter.(AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye) 148 Holding up banners, Sunni Muslim Iraqis protest against a raid on their mosque two days ago by US and Iraqi troops, following early morning prayers in the Umm al-Qura mosque in Baghdad, to mark Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), the end of the Hajj or pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Angry Sunni Arabs protested at a raid on a Baghdad mosque by US and Iraqi soldiers looking for a kidnapped US woman reporter, the latest victim in a series of abductions of Westerners in Iraq.(AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye) 149 An Iraqi soldier mans a security checkpoint in central Baghdad, as this war-torn nation celebrates the start of the three-day Eid al-Adha or Feast of the Sacrifice festivities, marking the climax of the Hajj or pilgrimage taking place in the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Angry Sunni Arabs protested at a raid on a Baghdad mosque by US and Iraqi soldiers looking for a kidnapped US woman reporter, the latest victim in a series of abductions of Westerners in Iraq.(AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye) 150 Muslim pilgrims poured into the valley of Mina east of the holy city of Mecca to affirm their allegiance to God by stoning symbols of Satan, in the riskiest ritual of the hajj.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 151 Muslim pilgrims poured into the valley of Mina east of the holy city of Mecca to affirm their allegiance to God by stoning symbols of Satan, in the riskiest ritual of the hajj.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 152 (AFP iactiv) 153 Muslim pilgrims poured into the valley of Mina east of the holy city of Mecca to affirm their allegiance to God by stoning symbols of Satan, in the riskiest ritual of the hajj.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 154 Muslim pilgrims poured into the valley of Mina east of the holy city of Mecca to affirm their allegiance to God by stoning symbols of Satan, in the riskiest ritual of the hajj.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 155 A pilgrim shaves the head of another Muslim in the valley of Mina as a part of the Hajj pilgrimage. Muslim pilgrims poured into the valley of Mina east of the holy city of Mecca to affirm their allegiance to God by stoning symbols of Satan, in the riskiest ritual of the hajj.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri) 156 Muslim pilgrims throw stones at a pillar representing the devil during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday. After collecting 49 pebbles, the pilgrims will throw seven of them Tuesday at three symbolic pillars representing Satan. The ritual continues with 21 more stones cast on both Wednesday and Thursday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 157 A Saudi police officer directs Muslim pilgrims throwing stones at a pillar representing the devil during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. After collecting 49 pebbles, the pilgrims will throw seven of them Tuesday at three symbolic pillars representing Satan. The ritual continues with 21 more stones cast on both Wednesday and Thursday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 158 A Muslim pilgrim smiles after he had his head shaved symbolising the completion of his Haj in Mena outside Mecca January 10, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims began the ritual stoning of the devil on Tuesday, the climax of the annual haj pilgrimage and an occasion that has led to deadly stampedes in the past. A top Saudi cleric told Muslim pilgrims marking the climax of haj on Tuesday that the West was using the global phenomenon of terrorism to scare people away from Islam and discredit legitimate Muslim causes. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 159 A Muslim woman pilgrim holds stones before performing the ritual 'stone the devil' in Mena outside Mecca January 10, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims began the ritual stoning of the devil on Tuesday, the climax of the annual haj pilgrimage and an occasion that has led to deadly stampedes in the past. A top Saudi cleric told Muslim pilgrims marking the climax of haj on Tuesday that the West was using the global phenomenon of terrorism to scare people away from Islam and discredit legitimate Muslim causes. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 160 Muslim pilgrims gather in the middle of Mena after they performed the ritual 'stone the devil' outside Mecca January 10, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims began the ritual stoning of the devil on Tuesday, the climax of the annual haj pilgrimage and an occasion that has led to deadly stampedes in the past. A top Saudi cleric told Muslim pilgrims marking the climax of haj on Tuesday that the West was using the global phenomenon of terrorism to scare people away from Islam and discredit legitimate Muslim causes. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 161 Muslim pilgrims rest after throwing their stones at a pillar representing the devil during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. After collecting 49 pebbles, the pilgrims threw seven of them at three symbolic pillars representing Satan. The ritual continues with 21 more stones cast on both Wednesday and Thursday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 162 Muslim pilgrims walk to throw stones at a pillar representing the devil during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. After collecting 49 pebbles, the pilgrims will throw seven of them before Tuesday at three symbolic pillars representing Satan. The ritual continues with 21 more stones cast on both Wednesday and Thursday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 163 Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' in Mena outside Mecca January 10, 2006. More than two million Muslims from all over the world gathered in Mena to perform the casting of seven stones at pillars symbolizing Satan. Haj is one of a Muslim's duties, as described in the five pillars of Islam. A top Saudi cleric told Muslim pilgrims marking the climax of haj on Tuesday that the West was using the global phenomenon of terrorism to scare people away from Islam and discredit legitimate Muslim causes. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 164 Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' in Mena outside Mecca January 10, 2006. More than two million Muslims from all over the world gathered in Mena to perform the casting of seven stones at pillars symbolizing Satan. Haj is one of a Muslim's duties, as described in the five pillars of Islam. A top Saudi cleric told Muslim pilgrims marking the climax of haj on Tuesday that the West was using the global phenomenon of terrorism to scare people away from Islam and discredit legitimate Muslim causes. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 165 Muslim pilgrims shave their heads, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, one of the hajj traditions, on their annual Muslim pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims began hurling pebbles at three huge stone pillars before dawn Tuesday in the symbolic stoning of the devil, one of the final rituals of Islam's hajj which has drawn more than 2.5 million people to the holy city of Mecca. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 166 Young Muslim pilgrims greet each other after they had their heads shaved symbolising the completion of their Haj in Mena outside Mecca January 10, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims began the ritual stoning of the devil on Tuesday, the climax of the annual haj pilgrimage and an occasion that has led to deadly stampedes in the past. A top Saudi cleric told Muslim pilgrims marking the climax of haj on Tuesday that the West was using the global phenomenon of terrorism to scare people away from Islam and discredit legitimate Muslim causes. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 167 A Muslim pilgrim shaves the head of another pilgrim, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, one of the hajj traditions, on their annual Muslim pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims began hurling pebbles at three huge stone pillars before dawn Tuesday in the symbolic stoning of the devil, one of the final rituals of Islam's hajj which has drawn more than 2.5 million people to the holy city of Mecca. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen) 168 A young Muslim pilgrim has his head shaved symbolising the completion of his Haj in Mena outside Mecca January 10, 2006. More than two million Muslim pilgrims began the ritual stoning of the devil on Tuesday, the climax of the annual haj pilgrimage and an occasion that has led to deadly stampedes in the past. A top Saudi cleric told Muslim pilgrims marking the climax of haj on Tuesday that the West was using the global phenomenon of terrorism to scare people away from Islam and discredit legitimate Muslim causes. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji 169 Muslim pilgrims walk toward a pillar representing the devil to throw stones at it, during the hajj, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. After collecting 49 pebbles, the pilgrims will throw seven of them before Tuesday at three symbolic pillars representing Satan. The ritual continues with 21 more stones cast on both Wednesday and Thursday. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)