05Feb2004 Departing pilgrims collect over 1.5 million bottles of Zamzam water

Makkah, 5th February 2004

Over 1.5 million bottles of holy water from the Zamzam spring in Makkah’s Grand Mosque were on Wednesday distributed among pilgrims departing after Hajj.

The Zamzam United Office began handing out Zamzam water to pilgrims leaving the holy lands on the Makkah-Jeddah and Makkah-Madinah highways, the Office said.

Large tanks containing holy Zamzam water were also placed on main roads in Makkah, where convoys of pilgrims were gathering for departure. The water had been sterilized to ensure safety. Bottled Zamzam water is offered to pilgrims upon arrival in Makkah, during standing in Arafat and upon departure.

Source: SPA

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