Hajj underway as millions of pilgrims arrive in Makkah
Millions of pilgrims arrived at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Sunday to perform Tawaf Al-Qudum as Hajj 2023 began. (@ReasahAlharmain) ARAB NEWS June 25, 2023 JEDDAH: Millions of pilgrims […]
Millions of Muslim pilgrims throng Mecca for biggest Hajj in years
24 June 2023 Millions of Muslim worshipers from across the world have congregated in the holy city of Mecca to prepare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with official figures expected […]
First batch of pilgrims arrive in Makkah via Haramain express train to perform Hajj
Previous 1 / 5 First batch of pilgrims arrive from Jeddah and Madinah to Makkah via Haramain express train. (SPA) 2 / 5 First batch of pilgrims arrive from Jeddah and Madinah […]
Indian man walks more than 8,500km to perform Hajj
Previous 1 / 3 Shihabudeen Sayid Alawi covered a distance of 8,640 kilometers, crossing five countries and receiving heartwarming support and encouragement from local communities along the way. (Supplied) 2 / 3 […]
KSA to host 1,300 Hajj pilgrims from 90 countries
1 / 4 The First Group of Senegal pilgrims arrived in Makkah. (SPA) 2 / 4 The First Group of Senegal pilgrims arrived in Makkah. (SPA) 3 / 4 Pilgrims praised efforts by […]
Plane leaves Yemen capital for Saudi, first since 2016
By AFP – Jun 17,2023 – JORDAN TIMES Yemeni Muslims wait at the Sanaa International Airport to board a flight heading to Mecca to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, on Saturday (AFP photo) […]
Hajj: A Holistic Homecoming for Humbled Muslims
Since the advent of Islam, till a few decades before today, traveling to perform hajj and staying there was extremely difficult. There was a lot I was told about hajj […]
Pakistani women playing key roles in Hajj mission
Previous 1 / 4 Pakistani Hajj facilitators welcome pilgrims from Pakistan at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (Supplied) 2 / 4 Pakistani women facilitators attend a Hajj mission meeting in […]
Southern India makes history with first women-only Hajj flight
Previous 0 seconds of 55 secondsVolume 40% 1 / 2 Pilots, crew members and passengers of a women-only Hajj flight pose for a photo before departing from Kozhikode on June 8. (Air […]
Paris to Mecca: A cyclist raising awareness on climate crisis among Muslims
Nabil Ennasri started his journey in the capital of France, retracing his father’s footsteps before concluding in Islam’s holiest sites in Saudi Arabia. BALA CHAMBERS In recent years, Nabil Ennasri […]
Saudi authorities reveal plans for biggest Hajj organizational operation in history
Previous 1 / 2 Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, noted that the focus for this year’s pilgrimage related to the […]
Hajj officials review services and facilities for Hajj season
Hajj officials review services and facilities that will be provided during the season. (SPA) ARAB NEWS May 30, 2023 JEDDAH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance conducted the first […]
Bangladeshi pilgrims grateful for hassle-free journey under Makkah Route
The first batch of Hajj 2023 pilgrims from Bangladesh arrives in Jeddah on May 21, 2023. (AN Photo) SHEBAB SUMON May 27, 2023 DHAKA: Bangladeshi pilgrims departing for Hajj are […]
Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Kingdom
Wednesday . May 24, 2023Search Previous 1 / 5 Pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Madinah. (SPA) 2 / 5 Pilgrims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and India arrive in Madinah. (SPA) […]
Saudi Arabia launches program to train Hajj pilgrim leaders from overseas
Previous 1 / 2 The first session to train leaders of foreign Hajj pilgrim groups was held in Kuala Lumpur, and was attended by more than 30 group leaders. (Supplied) 2 / […]
Huge digital transformation in Hajj sector will streamline pilgrim experiences, says CBHUK CEO
The CEO of the Council of British Hajjis, Rashid Mogradia, is pictured in front of the Nusuk pavilion at the Hajj Expo 2023 in Jeddah. (Supplied) ZAYNAB KHOJJI January 13, […]
Deal signed at Hajj expo to launch smart cards for pilgrims
Agreement aims enriching pilgrims’ spiritual journeys through digital solutions and the automation of services. (Shutterstock) ARAB NEWS January 10, 2023 RIYADH: During the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition […]
Hajj 2023 applications now open to pilgrims inside Saudi Arabia
Applications for Hajj 2023 season is now open for pilgrims inside Saudi Arabia. (File/AFP ARAB NEWS January 05, 2023 RIYADH: Muslims living in Saudi Arabia wanting to perform Hajj this […]
Hajj and Umrah Ministry launches educational short film ‘The Journey of a Lifetime’
SPECIAL 1 / 4 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the short film ‘The Journey of a Lifetime.’ (Twitter/@HajMinistry) SPECIAL 2 / 4 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the […]
Saudi, Indonesian ministers discuss increasing Umrah trips
Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah hold talks with Budi Karya Sumadi in Makkah. (Supplied) Short Url Updated 19 December 2022 SPA December 18, 2022 MAKKAH: Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. […]