From art & heritage to science camps, theatrical shows & outdoor exploration, the month presents a variety of enriching ...

Journalists have become used to reporting annual disasters at the hajj, the once-in-a-lifetime trip to Mecca that all Muslims ...

The Call and Guidance Department of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has successfully concluded an intensi ...

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious ...

Hajj 2025 sees a mix of ancient ritual and modern-day adaptation. From managing deadly heat and enforcing age bans to introducing flexible payment plans and tightening entry protocols, the ...

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 ...

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: Riazat Butt, The Associated Press Posted: 12:08 AM CDT Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2025 Last Modified: 2:50 AM CDT Wednesday, Jun. 4 ...

Saudi Arabia has banned children under 12 from this year’s Hajj — one of the biggest policy changes in recent years. Riyadh reportedly introduced the ban as a precautionary measure to ensure ...