Kaaba kiswa ready to be replaced with advent of new Islamic year
1 / 3All departments involved in changing the kiswa with the advent of the new Islamic year are ready to do so, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two […]
How Hajj allows people of all backgrounds to reflect on shared values of faith, compassion and humility
SPECIAL Worshippers pray at Makkah’s Grand Mosque, Islam’s holiest site. The Hajj pilgrimage is among the five pillars of Islam and must be undertaken by all Muslims with the means […]
Why is Hajj so expensive?
The cost of Hajj is seemingly getting more and more expensive each year. We outline the key reasons why and also the alternative ways to attain the reward of Hajj! […]
Hajj – The Pilgrimage
Another example which demonstrates the universality of Islamic injunctions regarding the practice of religion is the instance of Hajj, the pilgrimage. Once again one finds the institution of pilgrimage in […]
Saudi Arabia is a world leader in crowd management, says expert
Previous 1 / 2 The field plans were effectively implemented to manage the pilgrims. (SPA) 2 / 2 Presidency officials to follow the flow of crowds at the Grand Mosque Source: Presidency […]
Hajj 1444 begins as 2m pilgrims converge on Mina for ‘spiritual journey of lifetime’
Previous 1 / 11 About 2 million pilgrims converged on Mina on Monday morning to begin Hajj. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah) 2 / 11 About 2 million pilgrims converged on Mina […]
Fragrance-free toiletries and lots of snacks: The ultimate packing list for the Hajj pilgrimage
AfricanewsFollow Story by Rebecca Ann Hughes • Yesterday 2:15 PM Pilgrims walk for hours and wait in huge crowds in the searing heat around holy sites and the surrounding desert.© ekrem osmanoglu If […]
HOME » WORLD » WHAT IS HAJJ PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY CITY OF MECCA AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR MUSLIMS?
Published By: Rohit Associated Press Last Updated: JUNE 26, 2023, 04:25 IST Saudi Arabia Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba, the cubic structure at the Grand Mosque, during the annual hajj pilgrimage, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First group of 773 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims reaches Makkah from Madinah
The first group of 773 Pakistani pilgrims has reached Makkah from Madinah ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday. (SPA) Updated 30 May 2023 […]
Hajj booking system fails British Muslims for second successive year
By 5Pillars (RMS) – 18th May 2023 Shares90FacebookTweetEmail Saudi Arabia’s online hajj booking system is leaving British Muslims frustrated and emotionally distressed for a second successive year. Scores of Muslims have been […]
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 […]