Pilgrims began streaming into the valley of Mina early Tuesday to mark the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage, spending the Day of Tarwiyah on Wednesday in line with the traditions of the Prophet ...

Muslim pilgrims gather at Saudi Arabia’s Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage on June 5, 2025. Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount ...

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the safe and seamless transfer of more than 1.67 million pilgrims to Mount Arafat, the climactic stage of the Hajj pilgrimage, with no ...

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia — 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.

A Muslim pilgrim makes dua at Mount Arafat during the Hajj. AFP Hajj permits are allocated to countries on a quota basis and distributed to individuals by a lottery. But even for those who can obtain ...

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia — More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj, a government spokesperson said Wednesday.

Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for the pinnacle of Hajj, engaging in prayers and reflection during the sacred Day of Arafah.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed the safe and seamless transfer of more than 1.67 million pilgrims to Mount Arafat, the climactic stage of the Hajj pilgrimage, with no ...

Muslim worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat during the high point of the hajj pilgrimage Thursday, as authorities urged them to avoid the hottest hours of the day after tragedy struck last year.

Hajj 2025 Mount Arafat Prayers: Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from ...

Pilgrims gather to pray at Jabal al-Rahmah, also known as Mount Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on June 5, 2025. — Reuters ...