The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform it once in their lifetime. The hajj is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and start fresh.

What is the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha? Everything you need to know - For pilgrims, performing the Hajj fulfills a religious obligation and is also a deeply spiritual experience ...

“Praise be to God, Who has given me in old age Ismael and Isaac; most surely my Lord is the Hearer of prayer.” This is the prayer of Abraham set down in the Holy Qur’an. It was pr… ...

Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week's Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi ... but view it as their most sacred place and a powerful symbol of unity and monotheism.

With their annual pilgrimage so far spared the disasters of past years, thousands of Muslims streamed to this valley outside the holy city of Mecca on Saturday to pelt pebbles at three pillars ...

During hajj, millions converge first on the tent city of Mina, then travel to Mount Arafat, the Grand Mosque of Mecca, and other locations. At each stop of the five- or six-day journey, they meet ...

Hajj travel packages range from $10,000 to $15,000 per person. “ I hope that this is an issue that can be solved,” says Basyouni. “It's one of the pillars of [our] religion.

According to Islamic tradition, shaving the head after Hajj is a powerful symbol of humility, purification, and renewal. Pilgrims believe it marks the end of a transformative journey.

Amid Rising Heat, Hajj Becomes Test of Endurance for Pilgrims and Saudi Arabia Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 ...