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- Middle East
Eid al-Adha 2026: Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Haj nears end
Makkah: Haj pilgrims from around the world began the symbolic Jamarat ritual, known as the “stoning of the devil”, on Wednesday, May 27, marking the first day of Eid Al-Adha, or the…
- Middle East
Haj pilgrims spend night in Muzdalifah after completing key Arafat rite
Makkah: Over 1.7 millions of Haj pilgrims spent Tuesday night, May 26, in Muzdalifah after completing the stand at Arafat, the most significant ritual of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. Pilgrims left Arafat…
- Middle East
Over 1.7 million pilgrims perform Haj as Arafat rituals conclude
More than 1.7 million Muslims gathered on the plains of Arafat on Tuesday, May 26, as Haj 1447 AH/2026 reached its spiritual climax amid intense heat, large-scale crowd management operations and heightened…
- Middle East
Haj 2026: Pilgrims begin journey from Mina to Arafat
Makkah: At dawn on Tuesday, May 26 — the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah — more than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world started making their way from Mina to Mount Arafat to…
- Middle East
Indian pilgrim revived after cardiac arrest during Haj
Makkah: An Indian pilgrim was recently revived after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during the Haj season in Makkah, Saudi health authorities said. In a post on X, King Abdullah Medical City said…
- Offbeat
Video: Pilgrim holds umbrella over praying officer amid scorching Haj weather
Makkah: A heartwarming video from Haj has captured widespread attention online after a pilgrim was seen shielding a security officer from the intense sun while he performed prayers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.…
- Middle East
Haj 2026 begins as pilgrims arrive in Mina amid high temperatures
Makkah: More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world arrived in Mina from early on Monday, May 25, to mark the Day of Tarwiyah, signalling the beginning of the annual Haj…
- Lollywood
Durefishan Saleem and Bilal Abbas perform Haj, spark nikah rumours
Islamabad: Pakistani actors Bilal Abbas Khan and Durefishan Saleem, who became one of television’s most loved on-screen pairs after the massive success of Ishq Murshid, are once again dominating headlines. this time…
- Middle East
Arafat records highest temperature in Saudi holy sites at 45 degrees Celsius
Makkah: Temperatures in Arafat climbed to 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday, May 24, making it the hottest location among Makkah, the holy sites and Madinah as Saudi Arabia experiences intense summer conditions…
- Television News
Pics: Sana Khan heads for her 4th Haj with husband Mufti Anas
Mumbai: Former actress Sana Khan has once again embarked on a spiritual journey as she travelled to the holy city of Makkah to perform Haj for the fourth time. Accompanied by her…
- Middle East
Trump paused Iran strike after Gulf warning over Haj: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly delayed a planned military strike on Iran after Gulf allies warned that escalation during the Haj pilgrimage could create instability across the region. Reports by Middle East…
- Hyderabad
Tearful farewells at Hyderabad’s Haj House as 430 people depart for pilgrimage
Hyderabad: The Telangana Haj House on Tuesday, May 19, bid farewell to 430 pilgrims of the 20th batch departing for Saudi Arabia, marking the occasion with a special programme – Maa ki Mamta aur Allah…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia rolls out extensive Haj 2026 service improvements
As millions of Muslims prepare for Haj 1447 AH/2026, Saudi Arabia has intensified preparations across the holy sites with a series of infrastructure, transport and technology upgrades aimed at improving pilgrim safety,…
- Middle East
Haj Suvidha smartwatch leaves Indian pilgrims frustrated
Several Indian Haj pilgrims have raised concerns over the performance of the Haj Suvidha Smartwatch, citing battery, charging and connectivity issues during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The GPS-enabled smartwatch was introduced…
- Lollywood
Bilal Abbas Khan takes break, Pak actor in Saudi Arabia for Haj
Islamabad: Pakistani actor Bilal Abbas Khan often wins hearts, not just for his acting but also for his spiritual side. The actor, who was recently loved for his role as Kamyaar in…
