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Black Muslims say Hajj a reflection of their five-decade struggle
Mecca, Saudi Arabia - It was 54 years when Malcolm X took the sacred Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj from the United States to Mecca where images of him ... Features -
Barbers of Mecca and why pilgrims shave their head as Hajj nears its end
The sun is searing at noon as pilgrims complete their final major rite of the Hajj pilgrimage by the symbolic stoning of the devil in Jamaraat. ... Features -
More than 2.3 mln pilgrims take part in Hajj this year
On Monday, the ninth of Dhu-Al-Hijjah, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced the results this year’s Hajj ... Gulf -
WATCH: Spectacular drone footage from Mount Arafat during Hajj
Muslim pilgrims on Monday ascended Mount Arafat for the climax of the annual Hajj which brings together more than two million people from around the ... Digital -
VIRTUAL EXPLAINER: What’s the significance of the Day of Arafat?
The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar and marks the second day of the Hajj ... Gulf -
Saudi King Salman arrives in Mina to oversee Hajj pilgrims’ comfort
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman arrived in Mina on the outskirts of Mecca on Monday to get reassured of pilgrims' comfort through a package of ... Gulf -
Where does the Kaaba’s Kiswa end up after its replacement on Arafat Day?
The Holy Kaaba was adorned with a new cover or “Kiswa” on Monday in an annual process carried a day before Muslims mark Eid Al Adha. Every ... Features -
WATCH: Saudi Arabia introduces digitalized plan for Hajj 2030
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being incorporated in every aspect of our lives, and now plans are afoot for using the technology to ease the process ... Reports -
Mecca governor: World recognizes our ability to make Hajj a gratifying journey
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, governor of Mecca, said that “the world recognizes that Saudi Arabia has the administrative, political and material ... Gulf -
Kids at Hajj: Should your little one become a pilgrim?
Can kids go to Hajj? Should they? What are the rules, regulations and Islamic teachings? Features -
Oldest Saudi Hajj guide recalls memories of the pilgrimage from 50 years ago
Saudi Abdul Qader Qarat, 73, keeps returning to the central areas of Mecca crowded by pilgrims recalling memories of how the place was like when he ... Features -
1,500 people run electricity supply organization in Mecca and holy sites
The Saudi Electricity Company announced the completion of the electrical system for the Hajj this year, 1439 AH, at Mecca and the holy sites, which is ... Gulf -
Saudi Arabia distributes smart eco-friendly waste containers in Mecca sites
The Saudi Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs is readying for Hajj season, taking hygiene and public services very seriously, while attending to ... Features -
Inside the busy world of Mecca’s service providers during Hajj season
Mecca, Saudi Arabia - "If this was just a ritual, it wouldn't have gone on for so long and wouldn't attract such a large number of people ... Features -
Hajj pilgrims get first-hand experience of balancing must-haves with have-nots
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – “Dear pilgrim. Avoid carrying your luggage on trains and crowded places.” This rather concise text message ... Art and culture -
More than 2 mln cubic meters of desalinated water for pilgrims
Saudi National Water Company (NWC) has announced its readiness to provide pilgrims at the holy sites with the necessary amounts of desalinated water ... Gulf -
Tents of Mina await pilgrims as millions prepare for journey of their lives
Mecca, Saudi Arabia - From delayed flights to overflowing airports and slow-moving traffic, nothing has dampened the spirits of millions who are ... Gulf -
WATCH: Two young Saudi men give out slippers to Hajj pilgrims in Mecca
Two Saudi men were seen giving out slippers to Hajj pilgrims on Friday who were in need. Many walk barefoot in the hot weather while performing their ... Variety -
Saudi officer who gave old pilgrim his shoes in act of kindness tells the story
The Saudi security officer whose act of kindness toward an old female pilgrim went viral on social media after he removed his shoes placed them on her ... Features -
Despite converging millions, sense of calm prevails in Riyadh on Hajj eve
A sense of calm prevailed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport well past midnight on Wednesday. It’s business as usual with ... Gulf -
Hajj pilgrims consume eight mln liters of Zamzam water
The amount of Zamzam water that pilgrims have consumed since the beginning of the 2018 Hajj season and until the end of Dhu al-Qidah has reached 8,505 ... Gulf -
IN PICTURES: Pilgrims begin arriving at Mecca’s Grand Mosque for Hajj
Pilgrims have begun flocking to the Grand Mosque in Mecca to perform Hajj, with the Saudi Press Agency capturing images of the spiritual atmosphere on ... Gulf -
Officials confirm Kabaa’s ‘Kiswa’ cloth readied for this year’s Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reveals that the ‘Kiswa’ ... Gulf -
Mecca authorities fully prepared to meet needs of Hajj pilgrims
Prince Khalid Al Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Prince of Mecca Region and Chairman of Makkah Region Development Authority, ... Gulf -
More than 600,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj
The number of pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has so far reached 603,764 pilgrims. The General Directorate of Passports said ... Gulf -
120 female guides to serve pilgrims this Hajj season
At least 120 women are getting ready to perform guide duties for Hajj pilgrims this year, in addition to other duties adopted by the women’s ... Gulf -
Iranian pilgrims arrive in Medina, praise Saudi government for warm welcome
A number of Iranian pilgrims hailed the efforts made by the Saudi Arabian government to facilitate their journey to Hajj after they arrived in Medina ... Gulf -
Jeddah prepares to host Hajj Hackathon, largest event of its kind in the Mideast
Jeddah is set to host the largest Hackathon in the Middle East with the participation of thousands of developers from both sexes and more than 100 ... Technology -
Hajj: Our old date, every year!
Hosting hajj is an honor that God Almighty has granted us since forever, an honor that men envy each other for. It is an effort which men fall short ... Middle East -
Commander of Umrah security forces heads meeting on upcoming Hajj season
The Commander of Umrah security forces, General Officer Khalid bin Qarar al-Harbi headed a meeting of the leadership of the Hajj security forces at ... Gulf