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Saudi Arabia to host fifth annual Hajj conference & exhibition in Jeddah under King Salman’s patronage | World News

The Hajj Conference in Jeddah will feature 260 exhibitors, 80 sessions, and 60 workshops globally/Representative Image Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Jeddah will host the fifth annual Hajj Conference & Exhibition from November 9 to 12. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah […]

Saudi Arabia launches challenge for local chefs to upgrade Hajj and umrah pilgrim meals | World News

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a national challenge inviting Saudi chefs to innovate pilgrim catering, enhancing quality and safety/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has initiated the “Eashathon” challenge in Makkah, aiming to innovate and elevate the catering services for millions of pilgrims. This competition invites Saudi chefs to develop creative […]

Hajj 2026 in Oman: Registration opens soon, important dates and how to apply | World News

Oman’s Ministry opens Hajj 2026 registration September 23–October 8; applicants register online, selection based on Saudi quota, notified via SMS/Representative Image The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Oman has announced that Hajj registration for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season will open from September 23 to October 8. Eligible applicants must register electronically, with […]

Bahrain to open 2026 Hajj registration tommorrow: Key details, guidelines every pilgrim needs to know | World News

Registration for Bahrain’s 2026 Hajj opens September 3 at 9 AM, allowing applicants to include up to four companions/ Image: File Starting Wednesday, September 3, at 9:00 AM, Bahrain will open online registration for citizens and eligible residents intending to perform Hajj in the 1447 AH (2026) season. The registration period will remain open until […]

Saudi Arabia to host major academic forum on Hajj and Two Holy Mosques history in November | World News

The forum will bring together experts from multiple disciplines to examine Hajj history and the Two Holy Mosques through research and technology/ Image: X In November 2025, a major academic forum focused on the history, culture, and architecture of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques will take place in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment […]

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia’s airspace sets new record with over 140,000 flights | World News

Saudi Arabia set historic records for air traffic during the Hajj 1446 AH (2025) season/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s airspace recorded over 140,000 domestic and international air movements during Hajj 1446 AH (2025), an 8% increase from last year. Key operational milestones included a single-day record of 2,338 air traffic movements and 74,902 arrivals in […]

What Hajj and Eid al-Adha mean to muslims: A journey of faith and sacrifice in Islam | World News

Each year, millions of Muslims from across the globe gather in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, the holy pilgrimage to Mecca that represents one of the five central pillars of Islam. It is not merely a physical journey but a profound spiritual awakening—an act of devotion, equality, and renewal. For many pilgrims, Hajj is the […]

Hajj 2025: As pilgrims gather in Mecca, a look back at past tragedies

Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, is set to begin on Wednesday. Over the past decade, the holy event has seen a series of tragic incidents, ranging from fatal stampedes to militant attacks.Last year, around 1,301 pilgrims, mostly unregistered, died when temperatures soared to 51.8°C, with many […]

Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun

Millions have gathered for Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage (Image credit: AP) MECCA: More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual hajj, with authorities vowing to hold a safer pilgrimage amid searing desert heat and a massive crackdown on illegal visitors.Officials have beefed up heat mitigation […]

Over 2,69,000 blocked from entering Mecca without permit ahead of Hajj, say Saudi officials

Saudi authorities have stopped more than 269,000 people without Hajj permits from entering Mecca, officials announced on Sunday, as part of a sweeping crackdown to enforce rules ahead of this year’s pilgrimage.The Interior Ministry said the clampdown aims to reduce overcrowding and prevent a repeat of last year’s heat-related tragedies, which it partly blamed on […]