Hajj 2025: Over 1.6 million Muslims from 180 countries converged in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca on 4 June for Hajj 2025 – the annual pilgrimage that is one of the five pillars of Islam ...

Near the holy city of Mecca, men in white robes stand quietly in a long queue, waiting for the next important act of their hajj pilgrimage: a haircut. Shaving or cutting the hair comes near the end of ...

On the pilgrimage's last day, which coincides with Eid Al Adha, its barbers typically handle 6,000 customers, said manager Imad Fawzi, an official employed by the Hajj organisation.

The Hajj is a marathon not a sprint. White or pale-colored clothing and UV umbrellas reflect the sunlight, meaning your body and clothing won’t get as hot.

Mina (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Near the holy city of Mecca, men in white robes stand quietly in a long queue, waiting for the next important act of their hajj pilgrimage: a haircut.

To minimize the chances of developing the Hajj flu or giving it to others, pilgrims should wash their hands well, especially before eating and after sneezing, coughing or using the bathroom.

Men don a seamless shroud-like white garment that emphasizes unity among believers, regardless of their social status or nationality. Women, in turn, wear loose dresses, also white, exposing just ...

More than 1.5 million pilgrims joined Islam's most important rite under a beating sun on Wednesday, as the hajj kicked off with the Saudi hosts scrambling to avoid last year's 1,000-plus deaths in ...

Men don a seamless shroud-like white garment that emphasizes unity among believers, regardless of their social status or nationality. Women wear loose dresses, also white, exposing just their faces ...

About 1.4 million pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of the Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam that must be performed at least once by all Muslims with the means. Authorities have ratcheted up ...

If you’re planning on joining the Hajj pilgrimage for the first time, packing the right clothing and useful items is essential ... All men are required to wear simple white robes without any stitching ...

The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year.