Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the Hajj against the backdrop of […]
Journey of a lifetime: A look at what pilgrims will be doing over the next few days at Hajj
Saudi Arabia mobilizes vast healthcare, transport, and multilingual services as pilgrims perform Hajj rituals. Here is a look at the Hajj timetable for pilgrims over the next few days at the holy site. 1-MINA 8th of Dul Hijjah – Pilgrims arrive at the tent city of Mina, roughly 8 km away from the Grand Mosque in […]
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February saw Tehran order waves of strikes […]