Hajj travel packages range from $10,000 to $15,000 per person. “ I hope that this is an issue that can be solved,” says Basyouni. “It's one of the pillars of [our] religion. It's very hard.

Hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, is a pilgrimage that every Muslim is expected to complete at least once in their lifetime. Non-Muslims are not allowed from taking part in it and ...

The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and involves a series of religious rituals. It’s required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is ...

Historically, deaths are not uncommon at the Hajj, which has seen at times over 2 million people travel to Saudi Arabia for a five-day pilgrimage. It has also seen fatal stampedes and other accidents.

What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

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.

Explore the profound experience of Hajj, a spiritual journey that evokes deep emotions and reflections on faith. The author recounts their powerful memories of attending Hajj three times, highlighting ...

7-Hajj Media Forum The second edition of the Hajj Media Forum, in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program, spans 6,000 sq. meters and hosts over 5,000 media professionals.

During the last Hajj season, death toll exceeded 1,000, according to an AFP tally, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia.

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Hajj means aspiration towards a higher pedestal in spirituality. It is, divinely, a pillar of Islam made obligatory by Allah for Muslims who can afford it once in a lifetime.

The "Smart Book of Hajj Rituals" initiative aims to educate pilgrims about the rules and rites of Hajj. REUTERS/Umit Bektas Cairo: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a smart guide in several languages for ...