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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologists- Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routes
- "Protected animals should not be sacrificed": SP leader ST Hasan advises against politicising religious matters on Eid-al-Adha
- Eid al-Adha 2026: When is Eid al-Adha 2026? Why Muslims celebrate two Eid holidays every year across the globeMuslims globally are observing Dhul Hijjah, the holiest month. This period culminates in Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The festiv...27 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...23 Apr, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
- Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia raises Hajj hospitality penalties, tightens compliance rulesSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter penalties for hospitality providers in Mecca and Medina during Hajj to enhance pilgrim services. Repe...12 Apr, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- 'Kya ab koi bhi festival roads pe nahi hoga?': Munawar Faruqui questions Meerut Police's namaz ban orderComedian Munawar Faruqui criticized Meerut Police's order against Eid prayers on public highways. The directive threatens legal consequence...29 Mar, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
- 'Bodies on the ground': Pilgrims recount hajj heat horrorsYasser, after failing to secure a hajj visa, performed the pilgrimage illegally, now regretting it. Concerned for his wife among the 1,000+...21 Jun, 2024, 05.59 PM IST
- 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...10 Jun, 2024, 07.42 PM IST
- 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...23 Jun, 2023, 11.24 AM IST
- Hina Khan shares posts as she heads on first Umrah, says 'No pain no gain'The ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ actress revealed how she got to Hajar-al-Aswad and the Kaaba Sharif. On Instagram Stories, she posted a ph...23 Mar, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
- SRK performs 'Umrah' at Mecca after wrapping up Raju Hirani's 'Dunki', fans reactSRK was in Saudi Arabia for Hirani's movie.02 Dec, 2022, 02.41 PM IST
- When crickets took over Mecca & made US diplomats sick with sonic attacksLast year, a journalist bought crickets online for his pet lizard, and it was a mini-disaster.12 Jan, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
- Over 1.7 lakh from India will perform Haj this yearA five-member committee is looking into whether subsidies have benefits and if pilgrims can travel paying less if there is no subsidy at al...02 Apr, 2017, 03.39 PM IST
- A woman from West Bengal among Mecca crane collapse victimsLiakat Hossain from West Midnapore and Hasem Ali from Malda have received injuries," the chief minister said in a Facebook post.12 Sep, 2015, 03.11 PM IST
- King Salman is overhauling the birthplace of Saudi Arabia's ideologySaudi Arabia's recently crowned King Salman is making the birthplace of his government's ruling ideology into a tourist attraction.02 Jun, 2015, 02.09 PM IST
- Demands for Shinde's resignation unwarranted: Narayanasamy'Shinde had only stated what was already reported in media in connection with the Malegaon and Mecca Masjid blasts.'22 Jan, 2013, 02.24 PM IST
- Mecca Masjid blasts: Missing Hyd men in terror camps?In a chilling revelation , intelligence department officials have said that at least 40 young men from the Old City have ‘disappeared’ sinc...05 Dec, 2008, 09.51 AM IST
- Interpol to verify Hamza's arrestThe government is trying to verify reports about the arrest in Bangladesh of Huji leader Mohammad Sharifuddin alias Abu Hamza, one of the m...04 Sep, 2007, 04.08 AM IST
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