Pakistani pilgrim delivers baby boy in Mina

Published September 23, 2015
More than 1.2 million pilgrims have already arrived in the past few days with nearly two million more expected in preparation for what will for many be the highlight of their spiritual lives. — AP/File
More than 1.2 million pilgrims have already arrived in the past few days with nearly two million more expected in preparation for what will for many be the highlight of their spiritual lives. — AP/File

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani pilgrim gave birth to a baby boy in Mina on Tuesday, the first day of the annual pilgrimage of Haj.

Dr. Muhammad Malaibari, director of Mina Al-Wadi Hospital, said that the delivery was normal and the mother and infant are in good health.

The nursing director at the hospital said that the mother is a diabetic and hence she has been given special medical care.

This is the first birth at the holy site after pilgrims moved to the tent city. The baby was named Muhammad Ali, a private news channel reported.

More than 1.2 million pilgrims have already arrived in the past few days with nearly two million more expected in preparation for what will for many be the highlight of their spiritual lives.

Pilgrims also make their way to Mount Thor where Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and his companion Abu Bakr Al-Sadeeq started their journey from Makkah to Medina.

It is believed Mount Thor is where Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) hid from the people of Quraish before his Hijra (migration) to Medina.

The Saudi officials said earlier, the Haj pilgrimage will go on despite the construction crane crash that took place at Makkah's Grand Mosque due to stormy weather killing at least 107 people and injuring 238.

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