Iran says pilgrims will not attend haj in Mecca, blaming Saudi 'sabotage'

Iran's official pilgrimage organization says Iranians wont attend annual Muslim pilgrimage, citing regional rivalry

Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca

Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca

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ByREUTERS

MAY 29, 2016 16:40

Updated: MAY 30, 2016 10:20