Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions

U.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year's Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and ...
France 24

Despite Middle East war, foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj

Despite the war in the Middle East, foreign pilgrims have flocked to Mecca to participate in this year’s hajj. According to ...

What is the Hajj pilgrimage?

Every year, millions of Muslims make a special journey to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This pilgrimage is called the Hajj and it is ...
NBC New York

What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims?

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. In the coming ...
Saudi Press Agency

Mina: A Living Testament to Prophetic Traditions and the Legacy of Hajj Across Ages

Mina stands as one of the most revered sacred sites intricately tied to the rituals of Hajj. Deeply rooted in Islamic history ...
Yahoo

What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?

Water mist is sprayed on Muslim pilgrims as they walk towards the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, ...

As Hajj nears, Pakistan pilgrims face uncertainty amid regional conflict

As millions of Muslims prepare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Pakistan is sending one of the largest groups amid added uncertainty from the war in the Middle East.

Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears

In a tent in southern Gaza, Najia Abu Lehia mourns not only her ​husband but also their failure to make the pilgrimage to ...
Argaam

Makkah targets 94% pilgrim satisfaction during 2026 Hajj

Holy Makkah Municipality seeks to raise pilgrim satisfaction from 92% last year to 94% during the Hajj season this year, ...
Saudi Gazette on MSN

13 persons arrested for attempting to enter Makkah illegally and Hajj fraud

MINA — Hajj Security Forces arrested 12 expatriates and one Saudi citizen for violating Hajj rules and regulations in three separate incidents. In the first incident, five Turkish residents were ...
Saudi Moments on MSN

How to stay healthy during your Hajj pilgrimage

Millions of Muslims from all over the world gather in one location, Makkah, to perform their religious duties during the Hajj ...