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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
Iran condemns US strikes as show of ‘bad faith,’ warns of consequences
Iran on Tuesday, May 26, denounced US strikes a day earlier as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue toward a possible deal to end the war. The United…
- Lollywood
Watch: Pak actor Bilal Abbas Khan’s first video from Haj 2026
Islamabad: Pakistani actor Bilal Abbas Khan is currently on a break from work as he embarked on the spiritual journey of Haj 2026 in Saudi Arabia. Soon after wrapping up his latest…
- 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…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia boosts Haj airspace protection amid regional tensions
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has boosted airspace security around the holy sites ahead of the Haj season, amid continuing regional tensions across the Gulf. In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence…
- Middle East
After Rs 34 cr crowdfunding, Kerala man set to return home from Saudi Arabia
Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha near Feroke in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, is expected to return home soon after completing a 20-year prison term in Saudi Arabia that ended on Wednesday, May…
- Middle East
Pakistani cricket stars Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq leave for Haj
Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram and former national team head coach Misbah-ul-Haq have arrived in Makkah after departing for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday night, May 20, to perform Haj. They were accompanied…
- 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…
