Muslims are making their way to the holy destination of Mecca for one of the most important traditions of the Islamic calendar – Hajj. Almost two million Muslims are expected to converge on the site ...

The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and involves a series of religious rituals. ... Pilgrims also show up with their own personal appeals, wishes and experiences.

A pilgrim offer prayers after she cast stones at a pillar in the symbolic stoning of the devil, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, June ...

Furthermore, Hajj serves as a living embodiment of commitment and self-sacrifice. The essence of Hajj lies in bridging divisions and fostering universal brotherhood. As Sri Lanka strives to overcome ...

Eid al-Adha greetings in different languages. Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the third day of Hajj. Here’s how to say ‘Eid Mubarak’ in different languages.

Out of 41,668 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, over 28,046 have already been transported ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, June 26, directed the ministry to start preparations from now on so ...

NAHCON cited high demand for air slots from other countries as the reason for the slow airlift of Nigerian pilgrims.

Nigeria's Hajj 2025 return airlift, initially scheduled for June 28, is extended to July 2 due to airspace congestion. Over 27,000 pilgrims have returned, with updates on remaining flights.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says 27,316 out of 41,668 pilgrims have so far been transported back to Nigeria.