Saudi officials say they have stopped more than 269,000 Muslims without permits for the Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca ...

The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and involves a series of religious rituals. It’s required ...

The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims, and Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Hajj start date ...

Millions of Muslims are preparing to undertake Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the central pillars of Islam.

Some Muslims will prepare to make their way to Saudi Arabia to perform an obligatory spiritual journey called Hajj, or pilgrimage. The month of Dhul Hijjah began the night of May 28 with the ...

Mecca: Saudi Arabia launches Hajj permit crackdown in bid to stop heat deaths - Saudi officials said they had stopped 269,678 ...

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has staged a large-scale security forces parade and military exercises in Mecca as part of intensive preparations for Hajj 2025, showcasing the Kingdom’s operational ...

Temperatures expected soar to 47°C, with possible thunderstorms, reduced visibility Dubai: Saudi Arabia has issued a warning for an exceptionally hot Hajj season this year, with temperatures ...

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a religious ...

The beginning of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah marks the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which is one of Islam's five pillars and is followed by Eid Al Adha on the tenth day.