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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...- With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...
- What is Yawm al-Arafah? Significance, rituals, and link to Eid al-AdhaYawm al-Arafah, observed on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, is a sacred day in Islam, preceding Eid al-Adha. Pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for pr...
- Saudi Arabia prepares for 'worst case scenario' as extreme heat looms over Hajj 2025Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim pilgrims begin haj...
- 'Saudi state did not fail' after hundreds dead during hajj: OfficialThe senior Saudi official said the Saudi government had confirmed 577 deaths for the two busiest days of hajj: Saturday, when pilgrims gath...
- 68 Indians among 900 Hajj pilgrims who have lost their lives in Mecca, says Saudi diplomatFriends and family are searching for missing hajj pilgrims as the death toll from this year's pilgrimage, carried out in extreme heat, has ...
- 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 ...
- What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physica...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- Eid al-Adha 2022: Wishes, Quotes, Messages, and greetings to share with friends, familyBakra Eid is marked by sacrificing an animal to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice, devotes distribute the offerin...
- Eid al-Adha 2022 : Here's everything you need to know about the 'festival of sacrifice'Eid in Arabic means ‘festival’, while ‘Adha or Zuha’ means 'sacrifice'. The festival is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the willingness...
- Palestinian road named after India to honour President Pranab Mukherjee's visitThe Sharia-e-Al-hind (India road) and Midan-e-Al-hind (India roundabout) in Ramallah were named at a ceremony attended by Mukherjee and Pal...
- Millions of Muslims throng Mount Arafat as Haj reaches climaxOver two million pilgrims started moving from the tent-city of Mina to Mount Arafat and its surrounding ground for prayers, marking the cli...
- Haj pilgrims march to Mina as journey of faith beginsChanting 'Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik' (I come to you, Oh my Lord, I come to you), pilgrims clad in white seamless cloth began moving to the ...
- Hajj pilgrims to begin journey of faithPilgrims will move to Mount Arafat where they stand in contemplative vigil, offer supplications, repent and atone for their past sins, seek...
- Eid-ul-Zuha celebrated across country with prayers & sacrificeAnimals like sheep and goats were sacrificed as per rituals as people distributed the meat among neighbours and relatives on the pious occa...
- Over 2 million Muslims throng Mount Arafat as Haj reaches climaxSaudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh in his annual Arafat sermon called on Muslims to unite and overcome divisions.
- Eid-ul-Zuha celebrated with traditional fervour in capitalEid-ul-Zuha, the 'festival of sacrifice', was today celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety across the capital.
- Eid ul zuha 2011 celebrated with traditional fervourMuslims attended prayers at various mosques in the city and hugged each other as an expression of brotherhood.
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