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Over 1.67 million pilgrims perform Haj this year
Makkah: A total of 1,673,230 pilgrims are performing Haj 1446 AH–2025 in Saudi Arabia, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Of these, 1,506,576 arrived from abroad, while 166,654 are from…
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Haj 2025: Sheikh bin Humaid delivers heartfelt Arafat sermon, prays for Palestine, unity and safety
As part of Haj 2025, Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Humaid, imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, delivered the Arafat Day sermon at Namira Mosque on Thursday, June 5, addressing over a…
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Photos: Haj pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat
Makkah: Pilgrims from around the world gathered at Mount Arafat from early Thursday morning, June 5, to offer prayers and supplications on the most significant day of the Haj amid soaring temperatures.…
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Haj 2025: 53 expats caught entering Makkah illegally
Makkah: The Haj Security Forces have arrested 53 expatriates for violating Haj regulations and instructions by attempting to enter the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and perform Haj without a permit on…
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Haj pilgrims urged to stay in tents on Arafat Day to prevent heat exhaustion
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has urged pilgrims to remain inside their tents from 10am to 4pm on the Day of Arafat, Thursday, June…
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Photos: Haj 2025 begins
Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across the world coverged on the tent city of Mina on Wednesday, June 4, as Haj 2025 officially began. The pilgrims began arriving in Mina…
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Pilgrims flock to Mina as Haj 2025 begins
Hundreds of thousands of white-clad pilgrims from across the world began arriving in Mina, Saudi Arabia, from early on Wednesday, June 4, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of…
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Cooling, care and control: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Haj 2025 preparations
As Haj 1446 AH–2025 approaches, Saudi authorities have unveiled a comprehensive suite of services and technological advancements to ensure the comfort, safety, and well-being of millions of pilgrims arriving from across the…
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Haj 2025: Pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Qudum
Makkah: Hundreds of thousands of Haj pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, started performing on Tuesday evening, June 3, the ritual of Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), before moving…
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Mina gears up to host Haj pilgrims
With Haj 2025 about to begin, the valley of Mina, Saudi Arabia, is gearing up to host 1.3 million pilgrims from across the world. The pilgrims will assemble in the valley from…
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Haj 2025: Three held for illegally transporting 108 to Makkah
Ahead of Haj 2025, three persons were arrested on Monday, June 2 for illegally transporting 108 people to Makkah in hidden compartments of heavy vehicles. It is to be noted that the…
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Haj 2025: Arafat day sermon to be translated in 35 languages
Makkah: The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched an initiative to translate Arafat Day sermon into 35 languages, reaching approximately five million Muslims…
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Haj 2025: A spiritual journey amidst modern challenges
Every year millions of Muslims from all corners of the globe converge upon the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. One of the five pillars of Islam, Haj…
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Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Haj permits from entering Makkah
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Haj pilgrimage from entering Makkah, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal journeys into the city.…
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Eid Al Adha 2025: Dhul-Hijjah moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH-2025, has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday, May 27. As a result, Wednesday, May 28,…
