Saudi Arabia has announced that the annual Hajj pilgrimage will begin on June 4 after observatories confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in ...

What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

Hajj begins on the eighth day of Dhul Hijjah, lasting for five to six days, and is expected to fall between June 4 and 9. What happens if a Muslim can't attend Hajj?

The Hajj, which is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims? Faithfuls attending this year's Hajj will have to contend with excess heat, a ban on children under the age of 12 and ...

Here’s what to know about this year’s Hajj: Beating the heat in the Saudi desert Last year’s pilgrims struggled through burning sun and suffocating hot weather, with the mercury hitting 47 ...

First Hajj flight from Pakistan to depart April 29, operation to run for 33 days A total of 342 flights will transport pilgrims from Pakistan, with 89,000 set to travel to Madina and Makkah ...

WHAT’S THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HAJJ TO MUSLIMS? For pilgrims, performing the Hajj fulfills a religious obligation and is also a deeply spiritual experience.

Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to begin on June 4 Officials say more than one million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have already arrived in the country.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in ...