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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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In Pics: Millions Gather In Mecca As Hajj 2025 Begins
The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, will start on Wednesday with over one million Muslims from around the world expected to take part.
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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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Hajj Pilgrimage To Begin On June 4
Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca would begin on June 4 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon, marking the start of the lunar month.
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India's Haj Quota Rises To 1.75 Lakh In 2025, Highest In A Decade
The Minority Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said that India's Haj quota for the year 2025 is 1,75,025, a rise from 1,36,020 in 2014- the same year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi first took charge.
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Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala
Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
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World's Largest Annual Pilgrimage Ends In Iraq, 2.5 Crore Shia Muslims Take Part
The Arba'een, a pilgrimage observed by the Shia Muslim community, concluded in Iraq's Karbala on Wednesday.
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"Huge Transformation": PM On 4,000 Women Performing Haj Without Male Companions
PM Modi said over 4,000 Muslim women performing Haj this year without 'mehram' was a "huge transformation" and asserted that more and more people were getting the chance to go for the annual pilgrimage with the changes made by his government.
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Explained: What The Hajj Pilgrimage Means For Muslims
Millions of men, women and children have converged on Mecca this week for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Saudi government says it will be the largest crowd ever for the pilgrimage.
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Eid Al-Adha 2023: All About Bakrid That You Must Know
Muslims, in every corner of the world, are getting ready to celebrate the second most auspicious Islamic festival Eid Al-Adha.
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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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In Pics: Millions Gather In Mecca As Hajj 2025 Begins
The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, will start on Wednesday with over one million Muslims from around the world expected to take part.
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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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Hajj Pilgrimage To Begin On June 4
Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage to Mecca would begin on June 4 after astronomical observatories spotted the crescent moon, marking the start of the lunar month.
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India's Haj Quota Rises To 1.75 Lakh In 2025, Highest In A Decade
The Minority Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said that India's Haj quota for the year 2025 is 1,75,025, a rise from 1,36,020 in 2014- the same year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi first took charge.
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Thousands From India Take Part In Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage In Iraq's Karbala
Over 21 million Shia Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
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World's Largest Annual Pilgrimage Ends In Iraq, 2.5 Crore Shia Muslims Take Part
The Arba'een, a pilgrimage observed by the Shia Muslim community, concluded in Iraq's Karbala on Wednesday.
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"Huge Transformation": PM On 4,000 Women Performing Haj Without Male Companions
PM Modi said over 4,000 Muslim women performing Haj this year without 'mehram' was a "huge transformation" and asserted that more and more people were getting the chance to go for the annual pilgrimage with the changes made by his government.
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Explained: What The Hajj Pilgrimage Means For Muslims
Millions of men, women and children have converged on Mecca this week for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Saudi government says it will be the largest crowd ever for the pilgrimage.
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Eid Al-Adha 2023: All About Bakrid That You Must Know
Muslims, in every corner of the world, are getting ready to celebrate the second most auspicious Islamic festival Eid Al-Adha.
