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Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj route on horseback from Andalusia to Mecca
Three Spanish pilgrims performing the Hajj in Saudi Arabia rode on horseback to Mecca, traveling thousands of kilometers in ...
The decades-old intrigue over an Indian guest house in Mecca
Hajj pilgrimage draws to a close, a long-settled corner of Mecca is stirring up a storm thousands of miles away in India - ...
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud on 'sacred journey' in Mecca for pilgrimage
The mayor of Dearborn said he's on a "sacred journey" to perform hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage held in Saudi Arabia.
Avoid new shoes and look after your mental health. How to be well at the Hajj
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is ...
Symbolism and smiles during the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj
For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.
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Inside Saudi's hajj-only barbershop, shaving thousands of heads in a day
Near the holy city of Mecca, men in white robes stand quietly in a long queue, waiting for the next important act of their ...
Hajj Begins With Sweeping New Changes
Saudi Arabia's Hajj overhaul includes policy updates and high-tech safety measures following last year's heat deaths.
No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025
Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for this year's Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of ...