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Umrah and Hajj explained: Your simple guide to Islam’s pilgrimages
The fifth pillar of Islam, Hajj, or the act "to make pilgrimage," is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims Home Page -
Saudi Hajj ministry opens new registration link for Qatari pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened up a new link for Qatari pilgrims to register for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage online after ... Gulf -
How an app helped pilgrims complete the last formal rite of Hajj
Under the instructions of the Ministry of Haj and Umrah, an app was tested this Hajj season to know the best time pilgrims wished to perform tawaf ... Variety -
Remains of Hajj animal sacrifices to be recycled into organic fertilizer in Mecca
The Development of Makkah Region Authority said that the waste disposal plant, which oversees its operation, is treating more than one million remains ... Healthy Living -
Hajj 2018: Pilgrims leaving behind trail of memories and relationships
"Teshekkur Ederim" were the only two words a Turkish couple could express while thanking a Jordanian couple who offered them a free ride to ... Features -
VIDEO: Canadian Hajj pilgrims laud ease of pilgrimage this year
Pilgrims of Canada finished their Hajj in Mina after completing the ‘stoning of the devil’ rite and performing the farewell tawaf, or ... Gulf -
Details emerge following suicide of Iraqi Hajj pilgrim in Mecca
The spokesperson of the Iraqi Hajj delegation Hassan Fahd al-Qanani revealed the reasons behind the suicide of pilgrim Hussein Hamid al-Haidari in ... Features -
VIDEO: Incredible time-lapse shows influx of Hajj pilgrims on Jamarat Bridge
Saudi videographer Yasser Bikhsh posted a time-lapse video on Twitter showing the overwhelming influx of pilgrims to the Jamarat Bridge on Tuesday. ... Digital -
British delegation praises facilities provided by Saudi Arabia during Hajj 2018
As Hajj 2018 comes to an end, this year has revealed further improvements by the Saudi authorities to support the wellbeing and experience of the ... Gulf -
Four missiles fired by Houthis during Hajj… how Saudi Arabia protected pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s air defense was successful in intercepting and destroying four ballistic missiles fired by Houthi militias on Saudi cities during ... Gulf -
Hajj season free of epidemics
Saudi minister of health Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah announced that the Hajj season is free of epidemics and events that have an impact on public ... World News -
‘Exceptional’, says WHO chief on work of Saudi health services during Hajj
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has praised the services provided by the Ministry of ... Gulf -
IN PICTURES: How do 300,000 pilgrims cross the Jamaraat Bridge every hour?
The enormous Jamaraat Bridge has in the past few days embraced more than 2 million pilgrims in the largest annual gathering in the world. 300,000 ... Features -
Qaradawi fatwa about Hajj draws Muslim ire
A fatwa issued by Muslim Brotherhood cleric Youssef al- Qaradawi about the annual Hajj pilgrimage has sparked condemnation from across the Muslim ... Features -
Prince Khalid: We aim to host five mln pilgrims as part of developing project
On the occasion of the Hajj process this year in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca city, Saudi Prince Khalid Al Faisal, governor of Mecca, president of Hajj ... Gulf -
Saudi aerial photographer’s snaps show scale and magnitude of Hajj pilgrimage
The pictures of Hajj pilgrims standing on Mt. Arafat, the sight of pilgrims as they stayed the night in Muzdalifah, their movement on the morning of ... Print -
Dedicated Hajj team of local food chain ensured supplies during busy season
It’s been a daily struggle to meet deadlines at the Al-Baik chain of fast food outlets all over Mecca during the Hajj season.“We have ... Travel and Tourism -
Pilgrims begin leaving Mecca as Hajj draws to a close
Pilgrims from across the world have begun leaving the holy sites of Mecca as the Hajj pilgrimage season drew to a close on Thursday. Senior Saudi ... Gulf -
Here are some of the most unique Hajj customs
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Hajj 2018: A story behind every pilgrim, faith behind all
While in Mecca, do as the pilgrims do. Following this dictum means braving through a set of Hajj rituals performed in and around the holy city by ... World -
Saudi National Water Authority supplies more than 2 mln cubic meters to Mecca
The Saudi National Water Authority supplied 893,000 cubic meter to Mecca and the holy sites, bringing the total amount of strategic stocks and actual ... Variety -
Hajj pilgrims offer prayers in Mecca as symbolic stoning of devil continues
After two days of rituals and prayers on the outskirts of Mecca, Hajj pilgrims are now streaming in and out of the holy mosque in Mecca, mostly from ... Gulf -
Mecca authorities give away 26,000 gifts to Hajj pilgrims
26,000 gifts have been distributed to pilgrims as part of a campaign organized by the Holy Mecca Municipality and the Ministry of Municipal and Rural ... Features -
King Salman asserts Kingdom’s pride in serving pilgrims, fighting terror
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Wednesday that the Kingdom was honored to serve the pilgrims and will continue to facilitate their Hajj ... Gulf -
Details emerge on first baby to be born on Arafat during Hajj 2018
The father of baby Waddah whose mother gave birth to him on the Day of Arafat at Jabal al-Rahma Hospital has revealed the moments that preceded the ... Variety -
IN PICTURES: Security men in Mina engage in simple good deeds
Heartwarming pictures of Saudi security men in Mina spraying water on pilgrims to cool them from the high summer temperature, guiding them, and trying ... Variety -
Prince Khalid: Entry process for Hajj did not take more than an hour
On the occasion of the Hajj process this year in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca city, Saudi Prince Khalid Al Faisal, governor of Mecca, president of Hajj ... Features -
How Saudis are winning the management of Hajj
If you cruise down the streets of Islam’s holiest city Mecca these days, you will see the flags of major Muslim and non-Muslim nations on office ... Middle East -
Volunteers at Hajj nurseries surprise children during Eid
A wonderful festive atmosphere filled Mecca’s nursery which is taking care of Hajj pilgrims’ children this year. The volunteers ... Variety -
Saudi scouts guide around 100,000 Hajj pilgrims during Eid
Scouts from the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association participating in the service of Hajj pilgrims from the public service camps have guided 94,986 ... Variety