Millions will make the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died ...

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj, a government spokesperson said Wednesday.

A white cotton cloth, two metres wide, is then wrapped around the exposed section on all four sides. The lamps surrounding the Kaaba are also ... for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia This tradition ...

Last year, 1,301 pilgrims, most unregistered and lacking access to air-conditioned facilities, died as temperatures soared to ...

As pilgrims embark on this spiritual journey, it is essential for them to be familiar with the special parts of the Kaaba ... their bodies to this sacred section, which is also known as Al ...

Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has banned children from accompanying pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season. This decision aims to safeguard children’s safety and well-being, preventing any risks they ...