More than two million Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage
MAKKAH: More than two million Muslims begin the annual Hajj on Friday as the Saudi hosts seek to deter politicization of the pilgrimage against a backdrop of simmering Gulf tensions. The Hajj, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, is one of Islam’s five pillars and must be undertaken by all Muslims with the means at least once in their lives. It consists of a series
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International pilgrims express gratitude for the Kingdom’s Hajj efforts
DUBAI: Pilgrims from around the world have thanked King Salman for the new services offered during Hajj, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. Mused Abduljalil. (SPA) Mused Abduljalil, a pilgrim from the families of martyrs and Yemen’s national army soldiers’ group, visited Makkah as part of “the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ guests’ program for Hajj and Umrah.”
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Officials brief media about Haj arrangements
The official spokesman of the Ministry of Haj and Umrah Hatim Qadi lauded the successful issuance of more than 1.8 million e-visas, pointing out that this step is a qualitative leap in facilitating entry procedures for pilgrims.
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More than two million faithful begin Haj pilgrimage
More than two million faithful begin Haj pilgrimage
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Pilgrims arrive in Mina at the start of their Haj rites
The pilgrims will stay the night in Mina and will proceed to Arafat, which is nine km away, for the Grand Stand representing the climax of the pilgrimage.
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Haj goes digital with ‘robots’ linking pilgrims with doctors in Riyadh, Jeddah
Haj goes digital with ‘robots’ linking pilgrims with doctors in Riyadh, Jeddah
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First phase of transporting pilgrims to Mina complete
He added that the transportation operations have been running smoothly.
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200 hit by New Zealand massacre take part in Haj pilgrimage
"I want the world to know who Atta Elayyan was," said 27-year-old Farah Talal, dressed in a green djellaba robe and an elegant white scarf during her visit to Islam's holiest city.
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Hajj 2019 Day 1: Pilgrims arrive in Mina for the night ahead of the journey to mount Arafat
Night falls on the tents hosting pilgrims in Mina for Hajj ahead of the journey to Mount Arafat on Saturday.
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Hajj pilgrims recall the most important journey of their lives
RIYADH: Until relatively recently, Hajj was very difficult for most pilgrims, who in some cases would spend months making the pilgrimage to Makkah. It meant that many families faced emotional farewells when they left their families behind for such a long time. Even those who lived much closer to the holy sites would often be treated to elaborate going-away celebrations.
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US Muslims embrace Hajj ‘heart and soul’
DETROIT: Thousands of Muslim Americans have paid at least $6,000 each to make the journey to Makkah in Saudi Arabia as part of the Islamic ritual of Hajj.
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Medical volunteers help Hajj pilgrims beat the heat
MAKKAH: The Hajj pilgrimage is one of Islam’s most important rituals, and for many Muslims, the spiritual journey is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And this year, with just over 2 million pilgrims from around the world performing Hajj, the pressure is on to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage. One of the many unsung heroes of Hajj this year is Mohammad Saber, a volunteer
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