Here’s a look at Hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. On average, more than two million Muslims a year perform the pilgrimage. Facts May 25-30, 2026 – The Hajj pilgrimage is scheduled ...

Guilt-ridden Noor has a terrible secret and longs for salvation by way of a pilgrimage to Mecca, where she believes prayers will be answered, "the spiritual and the mundane." ...

One woman can parse the finer points of Islamic terminology. Another, posing for a photo and remembering her publicist, wonders aloud, "Wait, should I be wearing a headscarf? It'll look more pious." ...

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The Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a sacred pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must perform at least once in their lifetime. But what happens during this spiritual journey?

The Indonesian government and Commission VIII of the House of Representatives have agreed to set the Hajj Travel Cost (Bipih) for the 2026 pilgrimage season ...

Qatar's Ministry of Awqaf has extended the Hajj registration deadline to November 15, 2025, ensuring more citizens can participate in the 2026 pilgrimage. This decision comes after a high demand for ...

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially launched a massive development project next to Mecca’s Grand Mosque on Wednesday. The King Salman Gate project aims to provide space for ...

Saudi Arabia is building up its mid- and upper-mid-range tourism options and plans to increase access to hotel accommodation ...

Computer-generated projections show shiny skyscrapers in new 'King Salman Gate', which kingdom predicts will bring in nearly one million prayer spaces An illustrated projection shows new buildings ...