Journalists have become used to reporting annual disasters at the hajj, the once-in-a-lifetime trip to Mecca that all Muslims ...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar, departed for Saudi ...

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming ...

At the heart of the controversy is Keyi Rubath, a 19th-Century guest house built in the 1870s by Mayankutty Keyi, a wealthy Indian merchant from Malabar (modern-day Kerala), whose trading empire ...

Muslims perform morning prayers in the grand mosque during the annual hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 3, 2025. Photo by Saudi Press Agency/Handout via Reuters.

Hajj begins on June 4. Here is a 3D tour that walks you through all the key steps of the annual Muslim pilgrimage. Skip links Skip to Content ... After entering Mecca in ihram, ...

In 2025, millions of Muslims will gather in Mecca for Hajj, beginning June 4th. This pilgrimage, a central pillar of Islam, involves rituals symbolizing faith, unity, and sacrifice. Saudi ...

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and a holy rite of passage. Every Muslim is expected to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives, if they are physically and financially able.

Along with hefty fines, those found illegally entering Mecca during the hajj face a potential 10-year ban from Saudi Arabia. Large crowds at the hajj have proved hazardous in the past, ...

Amid Rising Heat, Hajj Becomes Test of Endurance for Pilgrims and Saudi Arabia Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 ...

The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make ...

The Chairman of the National Hajj Task Force, stated that the six individuals who died in Mecca during the 2025 Hajj ...