MECCA: Malaysia once again made history when it became the first country to be invited by the Saudi Arabian government to choose the time to perform the “stoning of the devil” ritual.
Malaysian Haj Delegation head Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman said the advantage allowed Malaysia to choose between 8pm and 10pm for the ritual, which would provide comfort as the daytime weather could reach over 50°C.“Malaysia is the first country to be asked and given priority to choose.
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