2005 Islamic Solidarity Games
The 1st Islamic Solidarity Games held in the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia from 8-20 April, 2005 with an Olympic-style tournament aimed at showing Muslim sports prowess and featuring 6,000 athletes.
The 55-nation participated in the said Islamic Olympic Games and hosted by the Saudi cities of Mecca, Medina, Jeddah and Ta’if.
Prince Abdel Majid Bin Abdel Aziz, the prince of Mecca, opened the games in a ceremony in which more than 2,600 students participated at King Abdul Aziz Stadium.
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