WHAT’S THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HAJJ TO MUSLIMS? For pilgrims, performing the Hajj fulfills a religious obligation and is also a deeply spiritual experience.

By BARAA ANWER Associated Press MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God. For others ...

The Hajj, which is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Over 1.8 million Muslims are making the Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It’s one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, and is ...

MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Muslim pilgrims have wrapped up the Hajj pilgrimage in the deadly summer heat with the third day of the symbolic stoning of the devil, and the last circumambulation ...

WHAT IS HAJJ? Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it.

The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims, and Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Hajj start date. Here's when it begins.

What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims? Faithfuls attending this year's Hajj will have to contend with excess heat, a ban on children under the age of 12 and ...

The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja, is set to conclude its comprehensive education and orientation programme for 4,000 intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj this ...

The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and involves a series of religious rituals.

What Is the Hajj Pilgrimage and What Is Eid Al-Adha? Why Are They Significant for Muslims? Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and ...