Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) News Monitoring

Over 1.6 mln Muslims performing Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in 2025

DUBAI, June 5. /TASS/. The number of people taking the Hajj pilgrimage to the Saudi city of Mecca this year stands at over 1.6. mln, about 100,000 more than in 2024, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics said in a statement. "The …

Over 1.5 Million Muslims Arrive in Mecca as Hajj Begins Under Heat Precautions and Strict Security

According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj, over 1.5 million pilgrims from outside the kingdom are taking part this year. Enhanced heat safety protocols have been implemented following last year’s deaths, when temperatures soared to 51.8°C. Iraqi pilgrim Alaa …

Today’s Hajj pilgrimage is limited to Mecca and Medina. It used to include Palestine, too.

This week, an estimated 1.8 million Muslims have left their homes from all over the world to embark on the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. These worshipers will continue a tradition that spans over a millennium. But with the …

GCB Bank to launch special ‘Hajj Account’ as part of inclusive financial offerings

GCB Bank PLC has announced plans to launch a new savings product tailored specifically for Muslim customers aiming to undertake the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. The announcement was made by the Executive Head of Retail Banking, Mr Sina Kamagate, during a …

Political, religious leaders warn against election tensions

Dar es Salaam / Unguja. Union and Zanzibar leaders, alongside senior Islamic clerics, have called for calm and unity ahead of Tanzania’s General Election in October, warning against inflammatory rhetoric that could disrupt the country’s long-standing …

Muslim pilgrims walk on a road in Mina near Islam's holy city of Mecca on June 4, 2025, ahead of the Mount Arafat ...

Hajj 2025: How Saudi Arabia harnesses AI to transform pilgrim experience in 35 languages

Hajj 2025: More than two million Muslim pilgrims from 180 nations converge on Mecca for the Hajj 2025 beginning Wednesday, 4 June. Authorities in Saudi Arabia have placed cutting-edge AI translation tools at the core of a pilgrimage built on clarity, …

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, a… ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, a government spokesperson said …

Muslims Gathers in the City of Mecca for the Hajj

June 4, 2025 Hour: 2:44 pm Muslims from around the world are gathering in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the annual Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Over the coming days, they will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship …

Muslims around the world prepare to take part in Hajj

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago. #shorts # …

Hajj 2025: Key Saudi Rules and Penalties Every Pilgrim Must Know

As the annual Hajj pilgrimage draws closer, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a series of strict penalties. The strict measures will be used to stop anyone from taking part in the Islamic pilgrimage without permission. The purpose of the …

Nigerian pilgrims get umbrellas, water bottles as S/Arabia raises heat alarm

Pilgrims from Nigeria, like their counterparts from other countries, are prepared for the sweltering summer temperatures in Saudi Arabia as hajj officially commences on today. Some of the pilgrims who spoke to our correspondent in the Holy City of Makkah, …

Hajj: Saudi Arabia Launches World’s Largest Cooling System for Pilgrims

Rabat – Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the world’s largest cooling system at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, where pilgrims are gathering to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.4 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, …

Muslims from around the world begin annual pilgrimage to Mecca

Muslims from around the world are gathering in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the annual Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Over the coming days, they will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1, …

Almost 2 million Muslim pilgrims begin annual Hajj pilgrimage

The pilgrims circled the Kaaba in the heart of the holy city of Mecca and began moving to Mina, a vast tent city on the way to Mecca, marking the first step of the Hajj rituals. The pilgrims will spend the night in Mina in prayers and supplication, in …

Hajj: The Sacred Pilgrimage

A GNA Feature by Hafsa Obeng Accra, June 3, GNA – Hajj is the sacred annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and a religious obligation that every adult Muslim must undertake at least once …

What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims?

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious …

Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safe

Working day and night in front of maps, screens and seemingly endless data, Saudi officials have harnessed artificial intelligence to help manage the million-strong sea of pilgrims during the hajj. The technology has proven pivotal to track the …

Indonesian Pilgrim Fatalities Rise to 129 as Hajj Peak Approaches

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Health reports that 129 pilgrims have died during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This cumulative figure spans from May 2, the start of Hajj rituals, to June 3, 2025. Liliek Marhaendro Susilo, Head of the Health …

U.S. Travel Restriction on Sierra Leone – Separating Facts from Fictions

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American Management University Takes First Steps Towards Accreditation with ACBSP and IACBE Memberships

American Management University's recent acceptance into educational membership with ACBSP and IACBE shows strategic commitment to rigorous academic standards PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, June 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Management …

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From Messy Moments to Meaningful Memories: 'Once Upon an Amateur Mom' is a Tribute to Mothers Everywhere

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Music Historian Dr. Don Cusic Delivers Definitive Biography of Chet Atkins

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Barakat + Bossa Recognized in Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide

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