Pilgrims banned from shooting during Hajj

Pilgrims banned from shooting during Hajj
# 08 October 2014 08:58 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Mubariz Aslanov – APA. Cameras, video and audio recorders of the Azerbaijanis, who left for Hajj pilgrimage, were confiscated.

Caucasus Muslim Board (CMB) told APA that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia banned shooting at hajj sites due to the threat posed by the IS terrorist organization.

The Kingdom made such a decision after the pilgrimage started, so pilgrims hadn’t been informed in advance. The equipments of the Azerbaijani TV journalists were also confiscated. Sometimes pilgrims take photos with their phones, but the Kingdom stated that strict penalties will be imposed in case of the violation of these bans.

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