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 ...

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 ...

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.

No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025 By By RIAZAT BUTT, Associated Press . Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 1:50 AM. ... A ban on children under 12 at the Hajj.

Muslim pilgrims prepare to enter the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) ASSOCIATED PRESS ...

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 ...

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.

Pakistan has reduced the price of the state-run Hajj program. It has also debuted a flexible payment system. Farmer and small business owner Zaheer Ahmad said he didn’t have enough money to pay ...