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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia reaps at least $30 billion per year from hosting annual hajj pilgrimage to Muslim holy places, Arab media reported.
The Gulf News, based in the United Arab Emirates, said the $30 billion figure includes traveling, accommodation and living expenses, as well as cost of animals for sacrifices, RIA Novosti reported.
The report placed the average cost of sacrificed animals at $130 per pilgrim, while other expenses reportedly include gift-buying and expenses on telecommunications.
With annual average attendance of more than 2 million Muslims visiting Mecca, Medina and other holy places, the hajj makes up about 7 percent of Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product, Gulf News reportedly said.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (UPI) --
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning last week against the international community, which imposed sanctions last month targeting the regime's vital oil exports and central bank.
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MESA, Calif., Feb. 10 (UPI) --
Jesse Farrelly, the 20-year-old son of filmmaker Bobby Farrelly, has died in Costa Mesa, Calif., after a long battle with drug addiction, his family said.
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb. 10 (UPI) --
The last three of 18 new and upgraded F-16 fighter jets from the United States arrived in Pakistan, a report by the Indo-Asian News Service said.
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