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. 2017 Aug;38(8):868-871.
doi: 10.15537/smj.2017.8.20124.

Umrah. An opportunity for mass gatherings health research

Saber Yezli  1 , Yara Yassin, Amnah Awam, Amaar Attar, Emad Al-Jahdali, Badriah Alotaibi
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Umrah. An opportunity for mass gatherings health research

Saber Yezli et al. Saudi Med J. 2017 Aug.

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The number of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims (2006-2016).
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Pubmed search results for yearly publications related to the Hajj or Umrah. Generated using the search terms “Hajj” or “Umrah” or “Umra”
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