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Turkmen Pilgrims Make A Homegrown Hajj

The ruins of the ancient city of Merv, now known as Mary, lies along the Silk Road.

November 25, 2009 As Muslims around the world prepare for this year's hajj, those from Turkmenistan won't be among them. Fears of swine flu have led the Turkmen government to ban citizens from making the trip to Mecca. Instead, a delegation of officials and elders has embarked on a first-ever official pilgrimage to 38 "holy" sites within Turkmenistan itself. More

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