The number of pilgrims admitted into Saudi Arabia from all over the world for this year’s hajj has been put at 1,838,339. The Director General of the Directorate of passport, Brigadier Gen. Abdulazeez gave this number yesterday while addressing a press conference in Jeddah for the end o...
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims arrive at Mount Arafat for climax of hajj
Saudi Arabiahas to date welcomed 1.497 million pilgrims who have flocked to the country in preparation for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, which is due to begin onAugust 30, 2017. In total, around two million people from across the globe are expected to visit the HolyCity of Makkah, Sau...
Saudi officials say 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in the country so far, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage that is set to start on Friday.Wednesday 12 June 2024 18:02, UK Hajj Saudi Arabia This is a modal window. Video Unavailable In 2019, more than 2.4 million Muslims ...
The hajj must be taken during the last month of the Islamic year. Once arriving within about 6 miles of Mecca, the pilgrims dress in white seamless garments (for men) or similar sewn garments (for women) and have entered a state of holiness known as ihram. The hajj typically lasts five...
Qatar has accused Saudi Arabia of barring its citizens from performing this year’s Hajj pilgrimage amid a year-long boycott of Doha by a Saudi-led bloc of four Arab nations.
Pilgrims Arrive at Mt. Arafat for Hajj
Saudi officials have prepared to receive the massive influx of pilgrims, many of whom also visit the second Holy City of Madinah. The Hajj team deployed on the ground speaks over a dozen languages to ensure that the needs of pilgrims are met. ...