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EXPLAINER: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?

Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Huge crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Vast crowds of robed pilgrims made solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque, on Sunday as the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years began in the heat of the Saudi summer.

Bangkok Post

Hajj pilgrims perform final rituals in Mecca before heading to Mina

Pilgrims in Mecca are performing their final rituals before heading to Mina in preparation for the Hajj

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Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Enormous crowds of worshippers thronged Islam’s holiest city on Friday for the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years, with more than two million expected to brave the scorching Saudi Arabian heat.

Bangkok Post

Watch live as thousands of pilgrims arrive at Mecca’s Grand Mosque ahead of Hajj

Watch live as thousands of pilgrims who arrived in Mecca ahead of the start of Hajj attend Friday prayer at Mecca’s Grand Mosque.

The Independent UK

Inflation and economic crises strain pilgrims in this year's Hajj, putting it out of reach for some

Global inflation over the past year has hiked prices for Islam's Hajj pilgrimage dramatically

The Independent UK

Nearly 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia so far for annual Hajj pilgrimage

Saudi officials say close to 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in the country so far for the annual Hajj pilgrimage

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Technology remains at the heart of the hajj

The hajj – the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which Muslims are expected to make once in their lives if they are able – is expected to begin June 26 and last for five days. In 2023, approximately 2 million pilgrims will participate, close to the annual numbers…

The Conversation

Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate change

Saudi Arabia has ambitous plans to welcome millions more pilgrims to Islam’s holiest sites

The Independent UK

What is Hajj? A step-by-step guide to the Muslim pilgrimage

Here’s how Muslims perform the rituals of Hajj every year, following an ancient example.

Al Jazeera

When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2023?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the world’s largest religious gathering Mecca sees every year.

Al Jazeera

Yemenis embark on first direct flight to Saudi Arabia since 2016

The flight carried Yemeni Muslims heading to Hajj and signals easing tensions between the two countries.

Al Jazeera

Four Hajj delegations leave besieged Gaza to Mecca

Thousands of pilgrims left from the Rafah crossing to Cairo’s airport and then to Mecca.

Al Jazeera

After long waits, new pilgrims prepare for Hajj's return, the first major one since COVID-19

This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting period of three years when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of one of Islam’s holiest rites

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After long waits, new pilgrims prepare for return of Hajj, the first major one since COVID-19

This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting period of three years when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of one of Islam’s holiest rites

Bangkok Post

Hajj tour organisers confront hefty losses

Tour operators face major losses for Hajj trips because of an abrupt change by the Department of Provincial Administration regarding additional charges for pilgrim travellers, as well as high airfares driven by limited seat capacity.

Zenger

Direct Flights From Israel To Saudi Arabia Likely From June

Israel is working with Saudi Arabia to help its citizens who will undertake the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca next month

Bangkok Post

Hajj-goers get health support team

The Public Health Ministry will send 42 medical personnel to accompany Thai Muslims joining the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year.

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Israel discussing possible direct Hajj flights to Saudi Arabia

Israel’s foreign minister says request submitted and “issue is under discussion”.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Deputy Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Number of Hajj Pilgrims Will Match Figures Reached 4 Years Ago

Saudi Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdulfattah al-Mashat predicted that this year’s Hajj will attract the same number of pilgrims as four years ago. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, he said over 2.4 million pilgrims performed the Hajj four years ago. Breaking down the figure, he revealed that…

Liverpool Echo

Islamic Calendar 2023: All the dates of Muslim holidays, festivals and months

This year, Muslims are celebrating the year 1444 in the Islamic calendar

Al Jazeera

Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement

Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Welcomes 33,000 Iraqi Pilgrims

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr.

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Uttar Pradesh To Send Over 30,000 Pilgrims For Hajj This Year

A record number of over 30,000 Muslims from Uttar Pradesh will undertake Hajj pilgrimage this year, announced the Uttar Pradesh Hajj Committe on Tuesday, adding that women pilgrims will be able to go without a mahram- a man who accompanies a woman on the journey for Hajj. Read on for…

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels

Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over concerns about the coronavirus

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