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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Lagos State contingents to this year’s Holy Pilgrimage have held ...
For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.
Three Spanish pilgrims performing the Hajj in Saudi Arabia rode on horseback to Mecca, traveling thousands of kilometers in ...
Three Spanish Muslims who rode on horseback to the Hajj in Saudi Arabia say they followed a path not traveled for more than ...
Saudi Arabia has announced drastic changes for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage that begins today, including new rules prohibiting children from accompanying pilgrims, and prioritizing pilgrims traveling for ...
The arrival in Mecca for the performance of Hajj represents the pinnacle, the crown of worship for all believers. The story ...
Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the ...
Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, the second of the two main festivals in Islam alongside Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic holiday that commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to ...
A pilgrim from Bauchi State, Abdullahi Adamu, died on Mount Arafat during the 2025 Arafat Day prayers in Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Health has issued a critical advisory, urging all Hajj pilgrims to avoid direct sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., when temperatures at the holy sites peak so as to enhance ...
It’s almost 160,000 fewer pilgrims than last year and a far cry from the pre-pandemic boom, when attendance would regularly ...