Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrims
Muslim pilgrims headed to Mecca for Umrah are facing travel disruptions as Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera English reports: Muslim pilgrims headed to Mecca for Umrah are facing travel disruptions as Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia.
This travel story centres on Yemen. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthi, Mecca for Umrah and Mecca.
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- Location
- Yemen · Middle East
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Houthi, Mecca for Umrah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- Section
- Travel
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