A file photo of Muslim pilgrims at the top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia ...

Saudi Arabia has announced the expected dates and new rules for Hajj 2025. The annual pilgrimage to Mecca is always during the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar and this year it is ...

In an era of secularism, where discussions often center around the decline of religious belief, going on a pilgrimage may seem outdated. However, the reality is quite the opposite. The appeal of ...

The Forum of Chief Executive Officers of State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions has raised that alarm that thousands of Nigerian intending pilgrims may not perform 2025 ...

Saudi Arabia has introduced changes for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, including a ban on children to ensure safety due to crowding risks. First-time pilgrims will be prioritized and a new installment ...

Throughout the election campaign, President Mahama and the NDC made fees for the annual Hajj pilgrimage a major campaign issue, with a promise to drastically reduce what they described then as ...

Over 1,300 dead including Maryland couple after extreme heat on Hajj pilgrimage Climate change threatens supply of sacred fossils key to ancient pilgrimage The Kumbh Mela pilgrimage occurs every ...

The qouta has remained the same as 2024. Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba in the sacred city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Rituals of Hajj 2025 will commence in mid June, for five days.

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has extended the deadline for intending pilgrims to complete their 2025 fixed Hajj fare registration. According to the Director-General of the board, Alhaji ...

Background and Rationale The Saudi government maintains strict control over Hajj attendance, allocating a specific pilgrimage quota to each country. In recent years, overcrowding has become a ...

Saudi Arabia has announced the expected dates and new rules for Hajj 2025. The annual pilgrimage to Mecca is always during the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar and this year it is ...