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Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) News Monitoring

  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    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 …

    Source: NBC Connecticut - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    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 …

    Source: Goldsboro News-Argus - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    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 …

    Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    No notification from S Arabia on Hajj pilgrims’ detention: RI Govt

    Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) in Jeddah has not received any notification from Saudi Arabia on the detention of three Indonesian citizens during a crackdown on unauthorized Hajj pilgrims, the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MoFA) has …

    Source: Antara - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Jordanian Hajj Mission Pilgrims Begin Journey to Arafat This Evening

    The Jordanian Hajj mission will begin transporting its pilgrims to Arafat after the evening (Isha) prayer today, according to the Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalayleh.اضافة اعلان The minister previously explained that Jordanian …

    Source: Jordan News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Indonesia needs to have hospital in Mecca for pilgrim care: legislator

    Jakarta (ANTARA) - Member of Commission IX of the House of Representatives (DPR) Edy Wuryanto has highlighted the importance of establishing an Indonesian hospital in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, given the restrictions on health service provision at pilgrim …

    Source: Antara - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Drones and air conditioning to keep pilgrims safe during Hajj

    More than 1.8 million people are performing Hajj, braving the heat and crowds in Mecca to join the world’s largest annual religious gathering. To avoid a repeat of the tragedy caused by last year’s deadly heatwave, Saudi Arabia is upping its use of …

    Source: Semafor - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Hajj promotes equality and brotherhood

    Uzma Khatoon Every year, millions of Muslims from across the globe travel to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. This sacred pilgrimage is not only a religious duty for Muslims but also a powerful reminder of one of Islam’s core …

    Source: Awaz The Voice - Pending
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Nearly 2 million Muslim pilgrims begin annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

    Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims began the soul-searching journey of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 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, …

    Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Millions gather in Mecca as Hajj 2025 officially begins

    Millions gather in Mecca as Hajj 2025 officially begins DHAKA, June 4, 2025 (BSS) - Millions of pilgrims from across the globe have converged on Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the sacred rites of Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam. The annual …

    Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Pending
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Pilgrims prepare for Arafat as Hajj commences in Mina

    Muscat: Pilgrims flocked to Mina on the morning of the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH to perform the Day of Tarwiyah, the first stage of the Hajj rituals, in an atmosphere filled with faith and humility.  Mina, located in the heart of Makkah, is a …

    Source: Times of Oman - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    1,000 Palestinians among King Salman’s guests for hajj

    King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has allocated 1,000 hajj slots specifically for Palestinians, in addition to 1, 300 seats to other Muslims from over 100 counties to participate in this year’s Hajj. “The King has ordered the hosting of 1,000 male and …

    Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    The water of Hajj: A simple illustrated guide to Zamzam

    The Hajj pilgrimage began on Wednesday. Some 1.8 million Muslims from across the globe are expected to gather in the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the annual gathering that will conclude on June 8. Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for all adult …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jun 3, 2025

    Why Saudi Arabia Restricted Entry Of Nearly 270,000 Hajj Pilgrims To Mecca?

    Last Updated:June 03, 2025, 21:17 IST Saudi Arabia blocked nearly 270,000 Muslims from entering Mecca for Hajj to manage crowds and ensure safety. Unauthorized access was a key factor in last year's fatalities. To discourage unauthorised participation …

    Source: News18 - Center-right
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025

    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — 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, …

    Source: The Messenger - Kentucky - Pending
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Muslims from around the world in Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam

    Ludington, MI (49431) Today Cloudy with light rain this morning. Visibility reduced by smoke. High 66F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.. Tonight Some clouds. Hazy. Low 46F. Winds light and variable. Updated: June 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am

    Source: Oceana's Herald-Journal - Michigan - Pending
  • Published on Jun 4, 2025

    Hajj pilgrimage LIVE: Muslims circle the Kaaba in Mecca

    Watch live as Muslim pilgrims in the Saudi city of Mecca circle the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, beginning the annual pilgrimage that is one of the five pillars of Islam. Read more about the pilgrimage and its significance to Muslims here: https:// …

    Source: Hancock County Journal-Pilot - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 3, 2025

    Emotional Hajj journey for former prisoners from Syria and Gaza

    Former prisoners from Syria and Palestine have arrived in Mecca to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, with photos and reports capturing what many described as a deeply emotional and once-in-a-lifetime experience. As of last week, 1.3 million pilgrims had arrived …

    Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 3, 2025

    What Hajj and Eid al-Adha mean to muslims: A journey of faith and sacrifice in Islam

    What Hajj and Eid al-Adha mean to muslims: A journey of faith and sacrifice in Islam Each year, millions of Muslims from across the globe gather in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, the holy pilgrimage to Mecca that represents one of the five central pillars …

    Source: The Times of India - Center-right

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