The Hajj, a central pillar of Islam, draws Muslims to Mecca for a profound spiritual journey involving rituals like circling ...

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as ...

Cairo: The visit hours to an Islamic landmark near the Saudi holy city of Mecca have been shortened for months due to extreme ...

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and ...

As millions of pilgrims prepare to converge on Islam’s holiest sites for the 1446 AH Hajj season, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a ...

Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, could begin May 28 and brings Eid al-Adha, an opportunity to complete ...

Over 1.18 million pilgrims from around the world have arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha, ...

2.⁠ ⁠Pack personal products to stay healthy: It’s important for pilgrims to pack a personal bag with essentials, given the long walks and crowded areas. Personal hygiene products, a prayer mat, rosary ...

Billions in public and private funds fuel a booming pilgrimage economy in Nigeria, raising questions about secularism, ...

MANILA – The first group of 376 Filipinos arrived in Madinah to participate in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the Department of ...

More than 504,600 pilgrims have entered Saudi Arabia so far in preparation for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, according to the ...

The ministry emphasised that directive is critical for ensuring safety, smooth movement of pilgrims during rituals ...