Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.
As one of the five pillars of Islam, the annual pilgrimage toMakkah, is mandatory for physically and financially capable Muslims to perform at least once in their lives. The rituals involved are intended to cleanse the soul and demonstrate the equality and solidarity of all Muslims, in their s...
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 of...
“Last year, security was among the most important concerns of pilgrims; fortunately, the ceremony was safer than it was some years ago,” he said. "Security of pilgrims during Hajj rituals is highly regarded by Iranian side," said Hamid Mohammadi in a meeting with Tehran province’s Hajj o...
The ministry expressed its rejection to any attempt to politicize the Hajj rituals, highlighting that Qatari pilgrims are welcomed to arrive in Saudi Arabia via all airlines except the Qatari national carrier.
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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 or six days. Rituals during this period include walking seven times ...
Saudi Arabia temporarily opened the land border for Hajj last year, but not this year. Some 1,200 Qataris are eligible to perform the rituals under a quota system. Hajj pilgrimage brings millions of Muslims to Saudi Arabia every year. ...
Born and raised in the Kingdom, Saleh Mohammed Hajj, a Pakistani national living in Makkah who was also one of the few that entered the Grand Mosque on the first day, said that he was proud to have been born in Saudi Arabia. He added that he was fortunate to live in a country where...
The responsibility for organizing the pilgrimage falls on the government ofSaudi Arabia, under direct supervision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, KingSalman bin Abdulazizand the Crown PrinceMohammad bin Salman; a huge logistical undertaking that will run until Hajj ends on the 4th of Sep...