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Lessons from the Hajj on the purpose of life

All Muslims are required to perform Hajj once in their life, if health and finances permit this. It is not only the largest annual gathering of Muslims, but the largest pilgrimage in the world, writes Mohamed Saeed.

The affectionate Hajj image that warmed the hearts of millions

A Saudi photographer did not imagine how popular one of his images would get when he took an eagle-eye snap in Makkah, near the Holy Kaaba.

Technology, social media of huge help at Haj

Throughout the pilgrimage, authorities sent regular text messages to individuals’ mobile phones advising them of appropriate procedures

Nigeria to reduce number of pilgrims next year

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it is considering reducing the number of pilgrims that would perform hajj in 2018.

80-year-old Pakistani pilgrims living example of true friends

Two Pakistani pilgrims have set a real example of true friendship. Ejaz Dalali Ahmad and Ahmad Dalo Raj, both over 80 years old, decided to perform Haj together. They made a promise to one another decades ago that they would raise money together and go to Haj together.