08 June 2025 3-minute read After performing the stoning ritual, pilgrims, who are in a hurry, swiftly proceeded to the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Tawaf Al-Wida, the last obligatory ritual of Hajj. MAKKAH — Most of the Hajj pilgrims vacated the tent city of Mina...

05 June 2025 5-minute read Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of...

06 June 2025 2-minute read Sharjah 24 – SPA: After sunset on the 9th of Dhu Al-Hijjah, pilgrims began their journey from Arafat to Muzdalifah in a highly organized manner. This transition was supported by comprehensive health, safety, and logistical preparations...

04 June 2025 3-minute read Pilgrims started flocking to Mina from their residences in Makkah early on Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 8, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. MINA — Pilgrims started flocking to Mina from their...

05 June 2025 2-minute read About 1.5 million foreign pilgrims gather for Hajj in Saudi Arabia amid high temperatures and enhanced safety measures. People gather on top of Mount Arafat. [Amr Nabil/AP Photo] Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a religious...

04 June 2025 4-minute read Millions of Muslims begin Hajj 2025 in Makkah as Saudi Arabia enforces strict heat and permit regulations to ensure a safe and spiritually meaningful pilgrimage.Credit: Al Harmain SA MAKKAH: Under the scorching summer sun, over 1.4 million...