VOICED : Sangre para los heridos en La Meca

The transcript discusses a tragic crane accident at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, resulting in 107 deaths and 238 injuries. Despite the tragedy, authorities assure that the hajj pilgrimage will proceed as planned. The mosque is undergoing expansion to accommodate more pilgrims. The Kaaba, central to the pilgrimage, is described, and the hajj is highlighted as a fundamental Islamic duty.

What was the cause of the tragedy at the Grand Mosque in Mecca?

• A crane collapse

• A fire outbreak

• A stampede

• An earthquake

How did the authorities respond to concerns about the upcoming pilgrimage after the incident?

• They assured it would not be affected

• They relocated the pilgrimage

• They canceled the pilgrimage

• They postponed the pilgrimage

What is the purpose of the construction work around the Grand Mosque?

• To build a new mosque

• To expand the mosque's capacity

• To repair damage from the incident

• To improve security measures

What is the shape of the Kaaba located in the center of the Grand Mosque?

• Pyramid

• Cube

• Sphere

• Cylinder

Why is the hajj considered an important practice in Islam?

• It is one of the five pillars of Islam

• It is a historical reenactment

• It is a cultural tradition

• It is a social gathering