Iraq: Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani expresses condolences after Mecca stampede

The official website of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani posted a statement expressing his condolences to the families of the Mecca stampede victims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. He wished hope and comfort for the grieving families of the victims and a quick recovery for those injured. The Grand Ayatollah also expressed his wishes that proper measures will be taken to prevent such disastrous incidents in the future.