It also serves as a time for reflection, compassion and unity among people. The annual Hajj pilgrimage, which draws millions to Makkah, is a powerful reminder of equality, humility and the shared ...

More than 1.6 million Muslims are performing the sacred Hajj pilgrimage this year - with majority of them from outside Saudi Arabia, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The figures mark ...

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.

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior has banned the waving of political or sectarian flags during the performance of Hajj rites in Makkah. The authorities gave the warning in an advisory ...

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 ...

He stated that these efforts reflect the wise leadership’s directives and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to facilitate Hajj rituals and enhance service quality for both pilgrims and ...

Saudi Arabia has announced that the annual Hajj pilgrimage will begin on June 4 after observatories confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the kingdom ...

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 ...

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 ...