Umrah program guests complete spiritual journey
Previous 1 / 2 The second group of beneficiaries of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah leave Makkah for their home countries. (SPA) 2 / […]
Hajj, Umrah conference attracts 100,000 visitors
Previous 1 / 3 Around 100 countries were represented at the third Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition. (SPA) 2 / 3 Around 100 countries were represented at the third Hajj […]
AI enhances dissemination of guidance content in Grand Mosque
Updated 1 min 48 sec ago SPA January 03, 2024 RIYADH: The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has embraced artificial intelligence technologies and a range […]
The Levantine Hajj route and the ruins of the people of Lut: A study of the Islamic geographical sources
by Wijdan Fareeq Enad Published on: 9th October 2023 Tags: Damascus – Geography – Hajj – Mecca – Travel – This article explores the historic Levantine hajj route to Makkah by studying various historical-geographical sources […]
‘Journey to Mecca’ documentary premieres in Riyadh
King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh. (SPA) NADA ALTURKI November 20, 2023 RIYADH: King Abdulaziz Public Library announced the documentary “Journey to Mecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta” screened […]
Final crescent installed on Grand Mosque’s minarets
Previous 1 / 5 The structure was hoisted into place on the minaret of Bab Al-Fath as part of a major building expansion program at the holy site. (Supplied) 2 / 5 […]
Saudi Arabia facilitates granting of visas for Umrah
You can study everything about Umrah and apply for visa online. Umrah & Ziyarah All you need to know about Rituals to perform in Umrah and Ziyarah Al Masjid An […]
Saudi storm brings lightning, fierce winds to Mecca
By AFP – Aug 24,2023 – A photo taken on Tuesday shows lightning over Mecca’s clock tower in Saudi Arabia (AFP photo) RIYADH — Fierce storms closed schools Wednesday in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca region, […]
Man dies in flood as Makkah is lashed by storm
1 / 3A picture taken on August 22, 2023 shows lightning over Makkah’s clock tower in Saudi Arabia. (Hammad Al-Huthali / AFP) 2 / 3A picture taken on August 22, 2023 shows […]
Kiswa lowered ahead of washing of Kaaba
Previous 1 / 4The kiswa was lowered on Tuesday. (SPA) 2 / 4The kiswa was lowered on Tuesday. (SPA) 3 / 4The kiswa was lowered on Tuesday. (SPA) 4 / 4 The kiswa was […]
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 […]
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 […]