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Saudi Arabia says this year's hajj pilgrimage will return to pre-COVID levels

Before the pandemic, the hajj pilgrimage drew millions each year to Islam's holy city of Mecca, home to the cube-shaped Kaaba that observant Muslims pray toward five times a day.

WEKU

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan spotted in Mecca for pilgrimage

Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year

The Independent UK

Mecca Bingo is selling Christmas jumpers inspired by bingo hall carpets

Money raised will go to charity

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Baga Chipz launches new tour of Mecca Bingo clubs

Hosted by Ophelia Balls, the line-up includes Baga Chipz, Lawrence Chaney, Divina DeCampo, Choriza May, Bailey J Mills, Dosa Cat and the Cheeky Girls

Wales Online

A look at some of the world's major crowd disasters

At least 120 people were killed and 100 more were injured when they were crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital of Seoul, South Korea

The Independent UK

A look at some of the world's major crowd disasters

Panic at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to stop brawls left 129 dead, mostly trampled to death

The Independent UK

Saudi authorities arrest man who traveled to Mecca to perform pilgrimage for Queen

Pilgrims are prohibited from performing umrah on behalf of deceased non-Muslims.

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Man arrested in Saudi Arabia after dedicating his Mecca pilgrimage to the late Queen

The Yemeni national broke Saudi Arabia's strict religious laws by pledging his Umrah pilgrimage to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II and holding a banner in her memory

Daily Mirror

Man arrested after claiming Mecca pilgrimage for UK queen

Saudi authorities have arrested a man who claimed to have travelled to the Muslim holy city of Mecca to perform an umrah pilgrimage on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Bangkok Post

Heatwave in North America threatens to break global September temperature record

Temperatures nearing record of 52.2C set in Mecca, California, in 1950

The Guardian - UK

Survivor prays for terrorist at Mecca

Farid Ahmed’s path of peace reaches the holiest sites in Islam

Newsroom.co.nz

From Mecca to the Vatican, exploring sacred sites with VR

Worshippers, tourists and visitors around the world are increasingly joining virtual reality spiritual trips to some of Earth’s most sacred sites

The Independent UK

Travelling to Saudi Arabia just got easier

Travellers have more options for flying to Saudi Arabia as Thai Airways International expands its route from Bangkok to Jeddah, which serves as a gateway to significant Islamic holy cities such as Mecca and Medina. Starting from Aug 19, there'll be four weekly direct flights between Bangkok-Jeddah on Mondays, Wednesdays,…

Bangkok Post

Saudi police arrest man who helped Israeli sneak into Mecca

Police in Mecca say they have arrested a Saudi man who helped an Israeli-Jewish reporter sneak into Islam's holiest city where only Muslim are allowed to enter

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Israeli minister criticises ‘stupid’ TV report in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca by non-Muslim journalist

The documentary was made and aired ‘for the sake of ratings,’ the Arab-Israeli minister said

Al Jazeera

Israeli journalist sneaks into Mecca triggering online backlash

Gil Tamary says his report aired on Israel’s Channel 13 News had not intended to offend Muslims.

Reuters

Israeli minister rues 'stupid' Israeli TV report in Mecca

An Israeli minister on Wednesday denounced as 'stupid and harmful' to Israel-Gulf ties a TV report by a journalist who entered Islam's holiest site Mecca despite a ban on non-Muslim visits and who apologised for the event after an online backlash.

Tribune News Service

Israeli journalist sneaks into Mecca on Saudi trip, causing stir

An Israeli reporter slipped into the Islamic holy city of Mecca during a trip to Saudi Arabia, sparking controversy on social media and illustrating the sensitivities of closer ties between the two countries.

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Reuters

Biden welcomed to Saudi Arabia by governor of Mecca region

U.S. President Joe Biden was welcomed on Friday on arrival in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah by the regional governor, at the start of a visit to the kingdom that is part of a Middle East tour, Saudi state television Al Ekhbariya reported.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia expected to grant access to Israeli air travel - U.S. official

Saudi Arabia will soon allow unfettered overflight to Israeli airlines and permit direct charter flights from Israel for Muslims participating in the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, a U.S. official told Reuters.

Manchester Evening News

'Pictures don't do it justice' - What it's like to go on Hajj

"The tranquillity and the peace that you find once you’ve completed it is something I’ve never experienced before.”

The Independent UK

Yorkshire vow to block ‘offensive’ followers after response to Adil Rashid tweet

The White Rose county responded to a series of comments after announcing that the bowler was heading to Mecca for Hajj

WEKU

This Eid al-Adha, the new rules for hajj have left many frustrated

The Saudi Arabian government's new rules for the pilgrimage left many Muslims frustrated and disappointed. Some couldn't make the journey, and others were shocked by the conditions upon arrival.

Dublin Live

What is Hajj? One million Muslims gather in Mecca for largest pilgrimage since pandemic

The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a journey that every adult Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime, as long as they are physically and financially able to do so.

The Independent UK

Hajj 2022: Streets of Mecca fill with pilgrims from around the world for the first time since Covid

One million Muslims get ready to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage which starts this week

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