11. No tourist has been affected so far by the disease, which has occurred in the arid plains bordering the Indian state of Bihar. 12. The fire occurred as Muslims gathered for the hajj, or pilgrimage, were beginning to move to the arid plains of Mount Arafat. 13. The fire occurred in Mina while Muslims who had gathered for the annual hajj, or pilgrimage, were beginning to move to the arid plains of Mount Arafat. |