It is also one of the Five Pillars of Islam, in addition to the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and fasting. Continue reading The Hajj occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, ...

More than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world gathered in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj, an Islamic pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest city. The religious trip is a once-in-a-lifetime duty for ...

Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest ...

Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, could begin May 28 and brings Eid al-Adha, an opportunity to complete Hajj and many special days.

Because the Hijri calendar is lunar, the dates of Islamic months and holidays — such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — change ...

Muslim worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat during the high point of the hajj pilgrimage Thursday, as authorities urged them to avoid the hottest hours of the day after tragedy struck last ...

Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque to offer the noon prayers in Arafat, on the second day of the annual hajj pilgrimage, near the ...

Muslim worshippers gather for prayers around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, ... Muslim pilgrims pray, shirk sun, as hajj reaches peak. Aya Iskandarani AFP; Jun 5, 2025 ...

FILE – Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque to offer the noon prayers in Arafat, on the second day of the annual hajj pilgrimage ...

Muslim worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat during the high point of the hajj pilgrimage Thursday, as authorities urged them to avoid the hottest hours of the day after tragedy struck ...

FILE - Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque to offer the noon prayers in Arafat, on the second day of the annual hajj pilgrimage ...