Saudi Arabia begins pilgrim departures as Hajj 2026 ends Previous 1 / 5 More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General Authority for Statistics. (SPA) 2 / 5 More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General […]
Approximately 30,000 Iranian pilgrims performed Hajj this year, representing one-third of Iran’s allotted quota. June 2, 2026 | 12:12 AM Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Iranian pilgrims started returning from Saudi Arabia on Monday after performing the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. They performed the Hajj rituals amidst a comprehensive system […]
Several Hajj pilgrims joined hundreds of thousands of the faithful who thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Eid prayer in an atmosphere filled with spirituality and devotion May […]
1.7m pilgrims performing Hajj this year, 2.04% more than last year The increased attendance also underscores the Kingdom’s ongoing focus on operational efficiency. (SPA) MOHAMMED AL-KINANI May 27, 2026 ARAFAT: […]
Hajj pilgrims converge on Mina as Eid begins after night in Muzdalifah Previous 1 / 4 Pilgrims collect pebbles in Muzdalifah late Tuesday for the ritual of stoning Jamrat Al-Aqaba. (SPA photo) […]
Cathrin Schaer May 21, 2026 Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway. This year is the first time that Saudi Arabia has chosen to go ahead with the annual Hajj pilgrimage while it is also in the […]
May 10, 2025 What is Hajj? Meaning, Significance, History & Key Facts Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam holding a deep spiritual significance for Muslims around the […]
By MARIAM FAMUpdated 7:33 PM GMT+8, May 23, 2026 Faisal Rashid and his wife jumped out of bed at 3 a.m. in a scramble to secure spots for this year’s […]
1 / 2 Pilgrims arrive carrying personal belongings at Hajj transport hubs. (File Photo) 2 / 2 Non-essential belongings can complicate transport operations and crowd flow between holy sites. (File Photo)Next Waad Hussain May 17, 2026 ALKHOBAR: For many first-time pilgrims, packing for Hajj begins with uncertainty. The result is often the […]
Pilgrims beginning Hajj 2025 (Saudi Press Agency). May 5, 2026 | 03:06 PM Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Health has set a deadline of no more than […]
Previous 1 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 2 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 3 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 4 / 6 Indonesian pilgrim Desta Ayoninig could not hold back […]
Previous 1 / 3 At Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, Indonesian pilgrims complete entry procedures before boarding, enabling them to move directly to their accommodations in Makkah and Madinah upon arrival. (SPA) 2 / 3 At Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, Indonesian pilgrims complete entry procedures before boarding, enabling them to move […]
Previous 1 / 2 Discover Makkah: A new digital platform launched to improve information access and services for Makkah visitors. (X @DiscoverMKH) 2 / 2 Discover Makkah: A new digital platform launched to improve information access and services for Makkah visitors. (X @DiscoverMKH)Next SPA April 28, 2026 JEDDAH: The Royal Commission for […]
April 1, 2026 | 03:36 PM Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Plans to build an airport and a metro system in Makkah are underway, according to an official, as the city moves […]
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has begun implementing its operational plan for the Hajj season. (@AlharamainSA) Updated 6 sec ago Arab News April 21, 2026 RIYADH: The […]
Previous 1 / 6 Pilgrim Experience Program issued its 2024 annual report, showing a 101 percent increase in arrivals compared with 2022. (Supplied) 2 / 6 Pilgrim Experience Program issued its 2024 […]
MAGAZINE: EDITION MAY 2025Tariq Mahmood – CanadaIslamic Practices 3rd July 2025 reviewofreligions.org © Shutterstock Tariq Mahmood, Toronto, Canada Large crowds evoke something powerful within humans. Whether it’s watching millions celebrate […]
RIYADH: Over 94,000 people participated in organizing the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia, where 1.4 million Muslims performed the pilgrimage in early June. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported on […]
What pilgrims are sharing online after their Hajj journey Young pilgrims are using social media to process the weight of Hajj and share the experience with loved ones. (AN photo by […]