Near the holy city of Mecca, men in white robes stand quietly in a long queue, waiting for the next important act of their ...

Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the ...

For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

You probably had no idea that over two billion people around the world are currently celebrating one of the most significant religious holidays on the planet. While you’re going about your regular ...

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is ...

Adha? Everything you need to know - For pilgrims, performing the Hajj fulfills a religious obligation and is also a deeply ...

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims clambered up rocks and nestled between boulders on Thursday ...

The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can ...

Millions of Muslims have gathered in Mecca, marking the beginning of the five-day Hajj pilgrimage —the world's largest annual religious gathering. It is year 1446 in the Islamic calendar. Pilgrims are ...

Saudi Arabia has barred more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca this week ...

This month, the main Hajj rituals are performed in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia. First, a fine of up to Saudi Riyals 20,000 (INR 4,53,707) will be imposed on individuals ...