Hajj is the name of big gathering which happen once in year at Makkah due to such a big crowd there usually occurs mishaps although the Saudi Government is often criticized for not being proactive in providing facilities and infrastructure for the annual pilgrimage and many measures are put in place in response. There have been many incidents during the Hajj that have led to the loss of many hundreds of lives. The worst of these horrific incidents have occurred during the stoning of Shatan during the 2006 Hajj on January 12 in which 362 pilgrims died. Trampling have also occurred when pilgrims try to run.