Saudi Arabia has banned children under 12 from this year’s Hajj — one of the biggest policy changes in recent years. Riyadh reportedly introduced the ban as a precautionary measure to ensure ...

The Federation of Muslim Women's Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) FCT chapter has urged parents to inculcate the consciousness of hajj and charity in their children and work towards embarking on ...

There’s no official age breakdown for pilgrims, but most are between 35 and 64. Layaways and lowering the price tag. The price of a Hajj ranges from $4,000 to $20,000, depending on the length of ...

Farmer and small business owner Zaheer Ahmad said he didn’t have enough money to pay for his Hajj up-front, 1.2 million rupees or about $4,255. He paid in three installments, applying for the Hajj in ...

Children are exempt from doing the Hajj and are not required to fulfill other Islamic obligations, like prayer and fasting, until they reach puberty. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad.

A ban on children under 12 at the Hajj. Saudi Arabia has banned children under 12 from this year’s Hajj — one of the biggest policy changes in recent years.

Children are exempt from doing the Hajj and are not required to fulfill other Islamic obligations, like prayer and fasting, until they reach puberty. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad.

A ban on children under 12 at the Hajj. Saudi Arabia has banned children under 12 from this year’s Hajj — one of the biggest policy changes in recent years.