LEADER of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shiites, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has blamed the Saudi Arabia authorities for the tragedy which occurred in Mina last week, saying that henceforth the kingdom should allow other Muslim countries worldwide participate in the management of the religious sites in the holy land.
Noting that the management of Hajj operation should be the responsibility of the Muslim world, El-Zakzaky explained that the event leading to the stampede, which caused the death of pilgrims was an indication that the Saudi Arabia government should not be left alone to manage the holy sites.
Sheikh Zakzaky was responding to questions on the tragedy in Saudi Arabia, from members of the Media Forum of the Islamic Movement who paid him Eidel-Adha homage at his residence in Gyellesu, Zaria at the weekend.
El-Zakzaky, who made similar comment during a condolence visit to the family of late Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf, a victim of the tragedy, argued: “The city of Makkah is home to every Muslim believer and whatever therein belongs to all Muslims.
“Muslims of all nations should be involved in the management of the hajj operations for effective coordination, welfare and safety of pilgrims. For the government of Saudi Arabia to blame pilgrims for killing themselves is ridiculous and a form of human degradation, which is also criminal.
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