Saudi officials say they have stopped more than 269,000 Muslims without permits for the Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca.

Millions of Muslims are preparing to undertake Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the central pillars of Islam.

Here is a look at the hajj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

* Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's two main festivals, marks the climax of the annual hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims slaughter ...

In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9.

Hajj begins on June 4. Here is a 3D tour that walks you through all the key steps of the annual Muslim pilgrimage.

The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and involves a series of religious rituals. It’s required ...

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The authorities of Saudi Arabia’s security forces say they have deployed more than 40,000 security personnel to secure the ...

The number of licensed rooms in hospitality facilities in the city of Makkah has exceeded 300,000 rooms, Saudi Arabia's ...

Ugandan Muslim pilgrims currently undertaking the Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have commended the Saudi authorities for their exceptional organisation and management of the annual Islamic ...