Millions of Muslims have gathered in Mecca, marking the beginning of the five-day Hajj pilgrimage—the world's largest annual religious gathering. It is year 1446 in the Islamic calendar. Pilgrims are ...

Muslim pilgrims gather to perform noon and afternoon prayers at Namira Mosque in Mount Arafat, southeast of the Saudi holy city of Mecca, on September 23, 2015. MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH / Getty Images Once ...

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious ...

Muslims are making their way to the holy destination of Mecca for one of the most important traditions of the Islamic calendar – Hajj. Almost two million Muslims are expected to converge on the site ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced that the federal government will not provide a subsidy for the 2025 Hajj, meaning pilgrims will face a significant cost increase. Muslim ...

Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, is expected to begin May 28, 2025. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are a significant time for prayer, repentance, and performing the Hajj ...

Considering time constraints and Saudi Arabia’s payment framework, intending pilgrims are advised to complete their Hajj fare remittances by Dec. 5." ...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a substantial downward review of the Hajj fare for the 2026 ...