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Today in History: Mecca massacre of 1987

New Delhi: On July 31, 1987, Iranian Haj pilgrims and Saudi Arabian security forces clashed with each other in Mecca, triggering off a never ending conflict between the Shias and Sunnis in the Muslim world.

India TV News Desk Updated on: July 31, 2013 6:19 IST


Memorial and Tombs of Victims in Iran.





Its consequences were found later too as after hearing reports of the deaths, Iranians rampaged in Teheran, attacking the Saudi and Kuwaiti Embassies there.

The incident took place when Iranian pilgrims massed after  midday prayers for a political demonstration, which is forbidden by the Saudi authorities.





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