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Azerbaijani pilgrims on third and fourth flights arrive in Mecca
57+ min ago (634+ words) The pilgrims on the third and fourth pilgrim flights have arrived in the city of Mecca, Vusal Jahangiri, Head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Caucasus Muslims Office and Head of the Hajj Electronic System, told APA. "The third…...
Climbing Mount Arafat During Hajj 2026: Timing, Logistics, and Tips
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (745+ words) Climbing Mount Arafat during Hajj is entirely optional, being anywhere within the marked Arafat boundaries between noon and sunset on the Day of Arafat fulfils the standing (Wuquf) requirement. This short guide covers timing, transport, and on-the-ground tips so you…...
SO SAD: Nigerian Female Pilgrim Passes Away During Hajj Journey
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (299+ words) A female Muslim pilgrim identified as Hajiya Hadiza Oumar from Niger State has died during her spiritual journey for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to information shared by Nupe Wide TV, the deceased reportedly passed away while travelling…...
Preparing Makkah tunnels for the Hajj season 1447 AH | News
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (390+ words) Learn about the details of the project to prepare the tunnels of Makkah and the Holy Sites in preparation for the Hajj season of 1447 AH, and the role of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in developing the infrastructure for…...
PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA: COUNTING THE COST
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (906+ words) THISDAYLIVE PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA: COUNTING THE COST ABBA MUHAMMED argues for cost differentiation between perennial pilgrims and first timers Hajj is a sacred Islamic religious pilgrimage and one of the pillars of Islam, an annual event that is obligatory, at…...
Saudi Arabia completes major road and infrastructure upgrades in Mecca and the holy sites for the 2026 Hajj season to improve traffic flow and ease congestion for pilgrims
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (264+ words) Aim to improve mobility and reduce congestion for pilgrims Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has completed large-scale road and infrastructure upgrades in Mecca and the holy sites for the 2026 Hajj season as part of efforts to improve mobility…...
Kiswah of the Kaaba: How Mecca's sacred cloth is woven with gold, silk and centuries of tradition
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (96+ words) MECCA, May 19 " As dawn breaks on the 9th of Zulhijah in the holy city of Mecca, the eyes of Muslims around the world turn not only to the peak of the Haj pilgrimage, but also to. .....
Makkah Route Makes Hajj for the Elderly Easier, Here's How It Works
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (441+ words) JAKARTA - The Mecca Route initiative makes some pilgrims no longer have to undergo a long process upon arrival in Saudi Arabia. Immigration, customs, health inspections, and baggage management are carried out from the country of origin. This service is especially…...
UAE, Saudi Arabia confirm moon sighting: Dhul Hijjah begins Monday, Eid Al Adha on May 27
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (250+ words) Economy Middle East UAE, Saudi Arabia confirm moon sighting: Dhul Hijjah begins Monday, Eid Al Adha on May 27 The UAE Council for Fatwa announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah for the year 1447 AH…...
Eid al-Adha on May 27: Will it be a holiday?
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (461+ words) LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu " Eid al-Adha, one of the two major and holy Islamic celebrations observed worldwide, may fall on May 27 this year. The Islamic feast, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," is observed annually by Muslims through prayers and…...