ISLAMABAD (AP) — This year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia attracted the lowest number of pilgrims for 30 years, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period, according to figures released Thursday.

This week, Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people from going into Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage because they didn’t have the right permits. This week, Saudi Arabia stopped more than ...

Muslim worshippers gather to pray around the Ka'ba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca on June 1, 2025. Credit ...

In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9. Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj platform is the only official channel for visa ...

Saudi authorities will use drones, AI and other tech for safety at this year's Hajj pilgrimage. But this increases other risks — for data privacy, hackers and of turning a spiritual journey into ...

An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4. The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a ...

Some Muslims will prepare to make their way to Saudi Arabia to perform an obligatory spiritual journey called Hajj, or pilgrimage. The month of Dhul Hijjah began the night of May 28 with the ...

As thousands of pilgrims prepare for Hajj this year, Saudi authorities have implemented comprehensive measures to mitigate the impact of extreme heat and on the backdrop of last year’s death ...

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Doha, Qatar: With the Hajj season fast approaching, millions of Muslims worldwide are preparing to perform the pilgrimage and are seeking information on visa and permit requirements. To ensure a ...

Blackstone made good on its plan to slice off more of its commercial debt inherited from Signature Bank, for at least the third time. Bayview Asset Management purchased a portfolio of loans from ...

Jaiz Bank Plc has allotted a N10 billion facility to facilitate smooth Hajj and Umrah experience for tour operators in Nigeria. The bank’s managing director/CEO, Haruna Musa disclosed this ...