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 ...

What to know about Hajj 2025: No kids, extreme heat. Story by UNB NEWS ... The cost of Hajj varies widely-from $4,000 to $20,000-depending on the level of service and travel origin.

Hajj 2025: No kids below 12, advisories for scorching heat, and flexible payment plans | All you need to know Hajj 2025 sees a mix of ancient ritual and modern-day adaptation.

Father of five Talha Ayub, from the Pakistani city of Lahore, said his kids were staying with their grandparents while he and his wife performed the Hajj in a “more relaxed way.” ...

The Hajj occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year. This year, the Hajj will start on June 4.

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 ...

In a major shift, children under 12 are now banned from attending the Hajj. Saudi authorities introduced the policy to protect children from potential harm amid large crowds and extreme heat. While ...

Although the Hajj is at least a once-in-a-lifetime obligation — for every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it — people don’t want to wait a lifetime to fulfill it.

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, ... No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025.

A Muslim pilgrim reads a copy of Islam's holy book Quran at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, ... No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025. By RIAZAT BUTT.