Muslim worshippers gather to pray around the Ka'ba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca on June 1, 2025. Credit ...

An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4. The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a ...

In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9. Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj platform is the only official channel for visa ...

Incident-free Arafat day: Smart technologies help move crowds smoothly during Hajj Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the safe and seamless transfer of more than 1.67 ...

The move aims to make it easier for visitors to stay connected as soon as they arrive in the Kingdom, particularly during the busy Hajj and Umrah seasons. Also Read: Belgian cyclist completes epic ...

As thousands of pilgrims prepare for Hajj this year, Saudi authorities have implemented comprehensive measures to mitigate the impact of extreme heat and on the backdrop of last year’s death ...

It also serves as a time for reflection, compassion and unity among people. The annual Hajj pilgrimage, which draws millions to Makkah, is a powerful reminder of equality, humility and the shared ...

ISLAMABAD (AP) — 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.

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a ...

On February 12, 2025, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria announced that it had successfully secured accommodation in Mashair, the sacred sites in Makkah, for 52,000 intending pilgrims ahead ...

Saudi Arabia has announced that the annual Hajj pilgrimage will begin on June 4 after observatories confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the kingdom ...