The Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform it. It’s a deeply spiritual journey — one that ...

More than 1.6 million Muslims are taking part in the hajj pilgrimage this year - Copyright AFP - More than 1.6 million Muslims are taking part in the hajj pilgrimage ...

MECCA — A weathered brow, an ancient ritual: An Afghani Muslim pilgrim looks on as he prepares to enter the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, June 2, 2025. The Hajj, ...

A faith-based civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has renewed its call on the National Hajj ...

ISLAMABAD — Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to do it. It is a spiritual highlight for those ...

Muslim worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat during the high point of the hajj pilgrimage Thursday, as authorities urged them to ...

MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia — More than 2 million Muslims gathered Saturday at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for an intense day of worship and reflection on what's considered the ...

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a religious ...

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — 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 days, people will immerse themselves in religious ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Hundreds ...

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia — This year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia attracted the lowest number of pilgrims for 30 years, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period, according to figures released Thursday. The annual ...