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Climate Change Is Making Hajj Pilgrimage Hotter, Less Safe: Study
The hajj in western Saudi Arabia, one of the most arid areas on the planet, is one of the world's largest religious gatherings, when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are exposed to extreme heat.
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Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj As War's Trajectory Hangs In Balance
The start of the hajj came as US President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals over a possible agreement to extend an uneasy ceasefire with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia Opens Early Visa Applications For Hajj 2026
Preparations for Hajj 2026 began as early as June 2025, when planning documents were sent to offices worldwide that manage travel for this holy pilgrimage.
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42 Indians Dead In Bus-Tanker Collision Near Medina In Saudi Arabia
At least 42 people have died after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina, according to local media in Saudi Arabia. Most of the people killed in the accident are believed to be Indians.
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Saudi Flight With Hajj Pilgrims Lands Safely In Lucknow After Technical Snag
Smoke was seen emanating from the left wheel as the Saudi Arabia Airlines flight landed at Lucknow airport on Sunday morning.
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Stoning The Devil: Hajj Concludes As Muslim Pilgrims Perform Last Ritual
Starting at dawn, the more than 1.6 million Muslims taking part in the pilgrimage will throw seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolising the devil in the Mina valley, on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca.
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Saudi Readies For "Worst Case Scenario" In Sweltering Hajj
Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim pilgrims begin hajj this week in sweltering summer temperatures.
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Understanding The Hajj Pilgrimage - One Of The 5 Pillars Of Islam
Over a million Muslims from across the world will arrive in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia this week and head to the Kaaba - the 'House of Allah' - to fulfill a crucial part of their pilgrimage - the Hajj, considered essential in Islam.
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Saudi Arabia Set For Searing Hajj With More Shade, Misting Machines And AI
With artificial intelligence, more shade and misting machines, Saudi authorities are preparing to welcome more than a million hajj pilgrims amid punishing summer heat that has a deadly history in the holy city of Mecca.
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Eid Ul-Adha 2025: When Will The Dhu al-Hijjah Crescent Moon Be Sighted In Saudi Arabia?
Eid Ul-Adha 2025: The crescent moon sighting determines the beginning of the holy month and sets the dates for Eid ul-Adha and the Hajj pilgrimage.
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Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Bans Pilgrims From Bringing Children For This Reason
Saudi Arabia has pilgrims from taking children to the Hajj in 2025. The move is aimed at protecting children from various risks associated with the intense crowding that occurs every year, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced.
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Illegal Hajj Routes Claim Hundreds Of Lives: A Grave Warning To Pilgrims
Hundreds of people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage due to the extreme heat in Mecca with temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius.
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Over 1,300 Deaths During Hajj Due To Intense Heat, 83% Pilgrims Unregistered: Saudi
Mecca heatwave death count: Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits.
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298 Hajj Pilgrims Return To Lucknow In Flight From Saudi Arabia
The first flight from Saudi Arabia carrying 298 Hajj pilgrims returned to Lucknow today at 4:36 pm. Haj pilgrims were welcomed by the Uttar Pradesh Hajj committee's chairman Mohsin Raza at Lucknow airport.
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Egypt To Prosecute Travel Agents For Facilitating Illegal Hajj Trips
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday ordered 16 tourism companies stripped of their licences and referred their managers to the public prosecutor's office for illegally facilitating pilgrims' travel to Mecca, the cabinet said.
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Climate Change Is Making Hajj Pilgrimage Hotter, Less Safe: Study
The hajj in western Saudi Arabia, one of the most arid areas on the planet, is one of the world's largest religious gatherings, when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are exposed to extreme heat.
-
Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj As War's Trajectory Hangs In Balance
The start of the hajj came as US President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals over a possible agreement to extend an uneasy ceasefire with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia Opens Early Visa Applications For Hajj 2026
Preparations for Hajj 2026 began as early as June 2025, when planning documents were sent to offices worldwide that manage travel for this holy pilgrimage.
-
42 Indians Dead In Bus-Tanker Collision Near Medina In Saudi Arabia
At least 42 people have died after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Medina, according to local media in Saudi Arabia. Most of the people killed in the accident are believed to be Indians.
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Saudi Flight With Hajj Pilgrims Lands Safely In Lucknow After Technical Snag
Smoke was seen emanating from the left wheel as the Saudi Arabia Airlines flight landed at Lucknow airport on Sunday morning.
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Stoning The Devil: Hajj Concludes As Muslim Pilgrims Perform Last Ritual
Starting at dawn, the more than 1.6 million Muslims taking part in the pilgrimage will throw seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolising the devil in the Mina valley, on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca.
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Saudi Readies For "Worst Case Scenario" In Sweltering Hajj
Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim pilgrims begin hajj this week in sweltering summer temperatures.
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Understanding The Hajj Pilgrimage - One Of The 5 Pillars Of Islam
Over a million Muslims from across the world will arrive in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia this week and head to the Kaaba - the 'House of Allah' - to fulfill a crucial part of their pilgrimage - the Hajj, considered essential in Islam.
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Saudi Arabia Set For Searing Hajj With More Shade, Misting Machines And AI
With artificial intelligence, more shade and misting machines, Saudi authorities are preparing to welcome more than a million hajj pilgrims amid punishing summer heat that has a deadly history in the holy city of Mecca.
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Eid Ul-Adha 2025: When Will The Dhu al-Hijjah Crescent Moon Be Sighted In Saudi Arabia?
Eid Ul-Adha 2025: The crescent moon sighting determines the beginning of the holy month and sets the dates for Eid ul-Adha and the Hajj pilgrimage.
-
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Bans Pilgrims From Bringing Children For This Reason
Saudi Arabia has pilgrims from taking children to the Hajj in 2025. The move is aimed at protecting children from various risks associated with the intense crowding that occurs every year, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced.
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Illegal Hajj Routes Claim Hundreds Of Lives: A Grave Warning To Pilgrims
Hundreds of people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage due to the extreme heat in Mecca with temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius.
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Over 1,300 Deaths During Hajj Due To Intense Heat, 83% Pilgrims Unregistered: Saudi
Mecca heatwave death count: Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits.
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298 Hajj Pilgrims Return To Lucknow In Flight From Saudi Arabia
The first flight from Saudi Arabia carrying 298 Hajj pilgrims returned to Lucknow today at 4:36 pm. Haj pilgrims were welcomed by the Uttar Pradesh Hajj committee's chairman Mohsin Raza at Lucknow airport.
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Egypt To Prosecute Travel Agents For Facilitating Illegal Hajj Trips
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday ordered 16 tourism companies stripped of their licences and referred their managers to the public prosecutor's office for illegally facilitating pilgrims' travel to Mecca, the cabinet said.
