This year, the day of Arafat will fall on June 5, followed by Eid al-Adha on June 6, according to Saudi authorities. Last year, 1.8 million people took part in the pilgrimage, according to ...

Day of Arafah – On the second day of the Hajj, pilgrims arrive early at the plains of Arafah, about 15km (9 miles) from Mina. They spend the afternoon in wuquf (standing) from midday to sunset ...

In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago. READ MORE: The Hajj pilgrimage and why it’s significant for ...

Some spend years hoping and praying to one day perform the Hajj or saving up money and waiting for a permit to embark on the trip. Ahead of the journey, preparations may include packing essentials ...

The Hajj occurs once a year during the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year. This year, Hajj will begin on Wednesday, June 4 and end on Monday ...

Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca would begin on June 4 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon, marking the start of the lunar ...

Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, is expected to begin May 28, 2025. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are a significant time for prayer, repentance, and performing the Hajj ...

The Hajj flight operation will span 33 days. Pilgrims will primarily be flown to Madina during the first 15 days. On the opening day of the operation, six flights are scheduled to depart for Saudi ...

Contact your local, state, and federal elected officials and let them know what you think — state officials: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/legislators/; and U.S. officials: ...

May 25, 2025 (27 Zulkaidah 1446), End of the departure of the First Wave of Hajj Pilgrims from Medina to Mecca. g.) May 31, 2025 (4 Zulhijjah 1446), End of the departure of the Second Wave of Hajj ...