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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called Wednesday on the Muslim world to unite and punish the Saudi government.

Two million Muslim pilgrims begin leaving the holy city of Mecca, concluding the annual hajj during which Saudi leaders lashed out at Islamic extremism.

Tears flowed and prayers filled the air as the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage by almost two million believers from around the world reached its zenith.

Kazakhstanis are highly recommended to postpone Hajjs to Saudi Arabia amid a deadly virus outbreak.

Kazakhstan received a Hajj quota for 5.5 thousand people this year.

5,000 hajj quotas have been allocated to Kazakhstan this year, Spiritual Management of Muslims press-secretary Agabek Sydykov said.

Hajj-package for pilgrimage to Mecca will cost $3,700 in 2011, which is $300 more expensive than last year.
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