The growth stemmed from a preference for shorter trips, with 69 per cent of Saudi travellers choosing brief weekend getaways ...

Shaving or cutting the hair comes near the end of the hajj, and marks the moment when pilgrims can change out of the Ihram clothing that signifies purity and devotion. The barbershop ...

Inside Saudi's Hajj-only barbershop, shaving thousands of heads in a day On the pilgrimage's last day, which coincides with the major festival of Eid Al Adha, its barbers typically handle 6,000 ...

Every year, millions of Muslims journey to Mecca to fulfil the Hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty and deeply personal milestone. This journey is physically demanding, emotionally taxing and ...

If you’re planning on joining the Hajj pilgrimage for the first time, packing the right clothing and useful items is essential. To be prepared both for the religious regulations and the practical ...

Video. Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars.

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.

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims converged on Mount Arafat in western Saudi Arabia on Thursday at the peak of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims, wearing white ...

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

Muslims gather in Mecca for the Hajj. Pilgrims face challenges like extreme heat, leading to safety measures. Saudi Arabia bans children under 12. High costs prompt flexible payment options.

In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago. They also have to contend with earthly factors, such as ...

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 ...