Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived ...

The sacred cloth at the center of the Hajj pilgrimage

As Muslims gather for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, they will circle around the “Kaaba,” a black cube draped in gold-embroidered cloth. A ceremonial textile – known as the ...

Millions gather in Mecca for Hajj 2026 today despite Middle East war — key dates, rituals explained

Pilgrims start arriving early in Saudi Arabia, however the main rituals begin on Monday, 25 May, according to the strict ...

More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.

Muslims begin Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun ...
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What is Hajj? Rituals, rules and everything to know about the Islamic pilgrimage

Hajj 2026 will bring millions to Mecca for one of Islam’s most sacred pilgrimages. Here’s everything you need to know about ...

Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears

In a tent in southern Gaza, Najia Abu Lehia mourns not only her ​husband but also their failure to make the pilgrimage to ...
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3 Egyptians arrested for attempting to enter Makkah without a Hajj permit

MAKKAH — The Hajj security forces arrested three Egyptian residents for violating Hajj regulations after they attempted to enter Makkah through unpaved roads and valleys without valid Hajj permits.