Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather annually in Mecca to perform Hajj – the sacred Muslim pilgrimage. Hajj became obligatory for every able-bodied Muslim adult who has the ...

To highlight the importance of this day for Hajj, Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) once said "Hajj is Arafah". The plains of Arafah lie at a rocky mountain with a height of approximately 300 meters. It is ...

One of the most challenging yet spiritually rewarding rituals of Hajj is Rami (stoning the Jamarat). This act commemorates the defiance of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) against Satan and symbolizes the ...

The guide has been made available to the public through the ministry’s official website Saudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry is digitally transforming pilgrim services for millions of Muslims who travel to ...

Hajj 2026 will bring millions to Mecca for one of Islam’s most sacred pilgrimages. Here’s everything you need to know about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With the final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, on its way, some Muslims will prepare to make their way to Saudi Arabia ...

The 9th of Dhul Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafat, is the most pivotal day of Hajj. It is the day when pilgrims stand in humble supplication at Mount Arafat (Jabal Arafat), seeking Allah’s mercy, ...

Hajj, or pilgrimage, is one of the basic foundations of Muslim beliefs and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj takes place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. With the final month of the Islamic calendar, ...