More than 700 Crushed to Death Near Mecca

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stampede – n. an event in which a large group of frightened or excited animals or people run together in a wild and uncontrolled way to escape from something

Hajj – n. a visit to Mecca that is a religious duty for Muslims

pilgrimage – n. a trip to a holy place

ritual – n. an official ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way

tent – n. a shelter that is used outdoors, and usually made of cloth

tunnel – n. a passage that goes under the ground or through a hill

construction – adj. related to the development or repair of buildings or other structures

crane – n. a big machine with a long arm that is used by builders for lifting and moving heavy things

mosque – n. a building that is used for Muslim religious services

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