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

Mina (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Near the holy city of Mecca, men in white robes stand quietly in a long queue, waiting for the next important act of their hajj pilgrimage: a haircut.

On the pilgrimage's last day, which coincides with Eid Al Adha, its barbers typically handle 6,000 customers, said manager Imad Fawzi, an official employed by the Hajj organisation.

Pilgrims make the intention to perform the Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions. For instance, men are not to wear regular sewn or ...

Near the holy city of Mecca, men in white robes stand quietly in a long queue, waiting for the next important act of their hajj pilgrimage: a haircut. Shaving or cutting the hair comes near the end of ...

The Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime religious obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake it. Each year, millions arrive in Saudi Arabia to perform the pilgrimage’s sacred ...

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj. The five-day rite that every Muslim must perform once in their lifetime is an awe-inspiring spiritual experience.

If you’re planning on joining the Hajj pilgrimage for the first time, packing the right clothing and useful items is essential ... All men are required to wear simple white robes without any stitching ...

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.

To minimize the chances of developing the Hajj flu or giving it to others, pilgrims should wash their hands well, especially before eating and after sneezing, coughing or using the bathroom.

More than 1.5 million pilgrims joined Islam's most important rite under a beating sun on Wednesday, as the hajj kicked off with the Saudi hosts scrambling to avoid last year's 1,000-plus deaths in ...

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