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Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...
Muslim prayer timings for July 2, 2025: Salah schedule and Rakat details across US and CanadaSalah, the second pillar of Islam, is performed five times daily and varies based on location. This report outlines prayer times for July 2...
What is Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha? Understanding their deep religious meaning and importance for Muslims worldwideThe Hajj, a central pillar of Islam, draws Muslims to Mecca for a profound spiritual journey involving rituals like circling the Kaaba and ...
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-AdhaPilgrims in Saudi Arabia participate in the symbolic stoning of the devil as part of the Hajj pilgrimage, marking the start of Eid al-Adha ...
Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the destructive Israel-Hamas warThis year's Hajj came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian militants, which pushed the e...
More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimageMuslim pilgrims are flocking to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia. The e...
Sania Mirza all set to go on the Hajj, requests friends to keep her in their prayers as she embarks on a ‘journey of a lifetime’In Islam, Hajj is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca and a religious duty. Every financially capable adult Muslim is required to undert...
Why do Muslims pray five times a day and what does it signify?Every Muslim is obligated to pray five times a day - Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. The prayer called Salah is prayed in the congregat...
Eid-al-Adha 2023: Here are some Eid Mubarak wishes and messages you can send to your loved ones on this dayEid Mubarak Wishes: As the Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Adha and rejoices in the festivities, which will be celebrated on 29th June i...
Huge crowds swarm from Mecca for hajj climaxHundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims traveled to Mina, where they will stay in tents before the annual hajj's high-point on Tuesday at ...
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measuresMillions of Muslims gathered in Mecca to start the annual Hajj pilgrimage, making this year's event the largest religious gathering since t...
Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj in Saudi heatPilgrims in white robes and sandals packed the ancient city, now dotted with luxury hotels and air-conditioned shopping malls, after floodi...
Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate changeDuring the rituals, pilgrims often walk for hours outside, scale a desert hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, where the prophet is said to...
Hina Khan performs Umrah ahead of Ramadan, shares videos of her 'surreal' Kaaba view roomThe 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' star was accompanied by her family.
A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimageThis year, the hajj is open to just 1 million foreign and domestic pilgrims who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, tested ...
Curtailed hajj compounds Saudi economic woesVacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness - and fears of economic ruin - haunt the usually bus...
Those responsible for Mina tragedy must be held accountable: Imam Sheikh Saleh Al-TalibAl-Talib urged the Saudi authorities to ensure that such incidents are not repeated and hold the negligent in this regard accountable for t...