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Amazing experience
- Posted by by Yahya Edwards, Special to Gulf News
- Published 0:39 November 28, 2009
The streets in Mina have become the same as Makkah, with the clothes and food stalls.
some people are still in their Ihram garments and some are still waiting to be shaved. But everyone is happy that it's Eid!
To be in a Muslim country at this time is amazing, but I do find my thoughts turning to my hometown of Norwich and the community there. I really wish they were all here to share this experience.
Yahya Edwards, a 33 year old convert to Islam, is making his first Haj. Follow his journey and read his thoughts in this blog
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Published 13:39 November 29, 2009
Leaving Mina
Happy to say I'm feeling much better. I'm not feeling very hungry, but I'm trying to eat food and build up my strength. Read more...
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Published 9:08 November 29, 2009
Flu-like symptoms
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Published 14:48 November 28, 2009
Talking in the tent
I'm now on an antibiotics and paracetamol for a high temperature. I've been taking rest in the tent. Most people are sitting around and talking. Read more...
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Published 14:43 November 28, 2009
A rough night
I'm not feeling great. Most people who come Haj will fall ill with some sickness of some sort. Read more...
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Published 1:19 November 28, 2009
Tremendous bond between pilgrims
We are back at Mina and we've just eaten. Read more...
Posted by by Yahya Edwards, Special to Gulf News
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Published 0:39 November 28, 2009
Amazing experience
The streets in Mina have become the same as Makkah, with the clothes and food stalls. Read more...
Posted by by Yahya Edwards, Special to Gulf News
