Fears of a major outbreak of swine flu during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca have not materialized, according to Saudi Health Minister Abdullah al-Rabeeah.

VOA: standard.2009.11.29

Saudi health officials, working with international health agencies kept close tabs on the more than two million Muslims who made the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

VOA: standard.2009.11.29

The album's working title is "Why we make Pilgrimage".

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

Saudi Arabia has led an effort to protect those most vulnerable to the deadly virus, placing limits on those who want to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage later this year.

VOA: standard.2009.08.09

(sound) He says the recommendations on restricting Hajj participants have been approved and will be put into action, and hopefully, they will guarantee the safety of all those who want to perform their pilgrimage.

VOA: standard.2009.07.23