The attacks were at a shrine frequented by Shi'ite pilgrims and militiamen. This temple is very popular with pilgrims and devotees. A record number of tourists including Amarnath pilgrims visited Kashmir during 2012. Mecca became infected in 1348 by pilgrims performing the Hajj. Raynald responded by looting a caravan of pilgrims on the Hajj in 1185. The government of India subsidises the cost of the airfare for Hajj pilgrims. The event aims at exploring the use of technology to provide solutions for Hajj pilgrims. He also built two hospices for pilgrims and a monastery, which have since disappeared. He retraced the route of ancient pilgrims. Some of the rituals performed by pilgrims are symbolic of historical incidents. It was also the gateway for Muslim pilgrims to Mecca who arrived by sea. These bearers are lay helpers chosen from the pilgrims. At least 30,000 of the 90,000 Mecca pilgrims died from the disease. It also led to the deaths of many Sikh fighters and innocent pilgrims. The settlers of Plymouth Colony fit broadly into three categories&colon; "Pilgrims", "Strangers", and "Particulars".