The plunge in the ruble currency is making Russians' travels abroad hugely more expensive. For thousands of the country's Muslims, that means more than just canceling a beach vacation, but putting on hold a once-in-a-lifetime religious experience - the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
Associated Press: For Russia’s Muslims, Mecca pilgrimage hopes drop with ruble
Russian Muslims pray outside the central mosque in Moscow on July 17, 2015, during celebrations of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
