camels bring 24000 pounds or gold. the Islamic world received quite a surprise this year when king Mansa Musa from the unknown kingdom of Mali arrived in Mecca on this year's Hajj. The great king arrive in the Holy City with over twelve tons of gold and has been handing it out left and right. Despite the great leader's generosity,not everyone is singing his praises. the ruler arrived in Mecca with over 100 camels,causing severe shortage of camel parking. However you may feel about Mansa,the year 1324's Hajj will certainly be one for the books