| 单词 | hajj |
| 例句 | In his album I find a photo of him on hajj with his hair shaved, as is typical of pilgrims. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “So, Swami Jesus, will you go on the hajj this year?” he said, bringing the palms of his hands together in front of his face in a reverent namaskar. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z While the hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation, compulsory for all Muslims according to their finances and physical ability, umrah is voluntary. Coronavirus fears put a halt to the Muslim pilgrimage of umrah — but not yet the hajj 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z The number of hajj pilgrims for the same year was over 2 million. Coronavirus fears put a halt to the Muslim pilgrimage of umrah — but not yet the hajj 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z The museum's director, Neil Macgregor, who announced details of the show on Tuesday , said it would enable a global audience to deepen their understanding of the significance and history of the hajj. British Museum to stage exhibition dedicated to hajj pilgrimage 2011-07-19T14:57:26Z Is terrifying yourself with the details of how a pandemic spreads — say among masses of worshipers at the hajj in Mecca — going to be the good kind of scary? Review | The fiction writers saw it coming: The plot of ‘The End of October’ feels all too real 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Other past crowd catastrophes include the deaths of 97 people at a soccer match in Hillsborough Stadium in 1989 in Sheffield, England, and numerous disasters connected with the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Barriers, crowd control in focus in Houston concert deaths 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z And there are fascinating details, like the gradations of hajj travel packages offered by the rundown travel agency one of the brothers visits. ‘The Shadow of the Crescent Moon,’ by Fatima Bhutto 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad performed both the umrah and the hajj. Coronavirus fears put a halt to the Muslim pilgrimage of umrah — but not yet the hajj 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z Both the umrah and hajj are important pilgrimages for Muslims, but they differ in many respects. Coronavirus fears put a halt to the Muslim pilgrimage of umrah — but not yet the hajj 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z Well, many of Chaucer’s pilgrims traveled on horseback; while the hajj to Mecca now involves air travel for the majority of pilgrims. Q&A: Why Walk? 2014-01-02T14:20:06Z Other past crowd catastrophes include the deaths of 97 people in an overcrowded Hillsborough Stadium in 1989 in Sheffield, England, and numerous disasters connected with the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia. Houston leaders seek clues for concert mishap that killed 8 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Similar crushes have happened all over the world, from a soccer stadium in England to the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to Halloween festivities in the South Korean capital. Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in deadly crowd surge at Texas festival 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Many will assume the title of “hajj” or “hajja” — a great honor, particularly in more traditional communities. EXPLAINER: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims? 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Other travelers also produced hajj narratives that pilgrims often used as guides to the lands they passed through. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Muslims desired and were even obligated, by one of the “pillars” of Islam, to complete the hajj, a visit to Mecca and Medina, the holy sites of their faith in modern Saudi Arabia. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z With China further easing travel restrictions and Saudi Arabia lifting all pandemic restrictions for the yearly hajj pilgrimage, Dubai International Airport likely will see millions more passengers come through the key East-West transit point. Dubai main airport sees over 21.2M passengers in early 2023 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z The verdict comes as Saudi Arabia prepares to host the first hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina following the lifting of pandemic restrictions. Report: Saudi Binladin Group fined over 2015 crane collapse 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z He learned to speak Arabic there and made the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca seven years ago. They Won Guantánamo’s Supreme Court Cases. Where Are They Now? 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z He initially journeyed to Mecca to perform the hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, but then decided to continue exploring north and east of Arabia instead of going home. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Pilgrims may also travel to the holy mosque during other times of the year, which is not considered as having made the hajj but is instead called the umra, the “lesser pilgrimage.” World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The hajj, required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life, represents one of the world’s largest gatherings of people. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Visitors can read about the five pillars of Islam - the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting and hajj or pilgrimage - or learn about hajj rituals and different funerary practices in the Islamic world. For World Cup visitors, a peek into Islamic art, heritage 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Visitors can read about the five pillars of Islam — the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting and hajj or pilgrimage — or learn about hajj rituals and different funerary practices in the Islamic world. For World Cup visitors, a peek into Islamic art, heritage 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z During the hajj, “there are only one-way streets. Pedestrians that want to go one way use one road, and those that are going the other way use another road.” Here’s what causes crowd crushes like the deadly one in Seoul 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z This event, when undertaken during the month of Dhu al-Hijja, is known as the hajj. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z But in 2020, amid the lockdowns sparked by the pandemic, Saudi Arabia drastically curtailed the hajj with as as few as 1,000 residents of Saudi Arabia permitted to take part. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z One of the deadliest stampedes in modern history occurred in Saudi Arabia in 2015 during the hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. At least 151 dead, many injured, in Halloween crowd crush in Seoul 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z It is also the ultimate destination for the Muslim hajj and smaller umrah pilgrimage. Saudi police arrest man who helped Israeli sneak into Mecca 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z 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. SAS and unions to resume talks as pilot strike enters 12th day 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Islamic law recognizes that the hajj is not a trip every Muslim will be able to take. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z “And the second: Allowing any hajj mission from around the world to deal with any licensed company that meets the requirements of the pilgrims of those countries,” he added. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z For two years, Sawsan Jabri set aside $1,000 every few months so she could make the hajj, a pilgrimage to the Islamic holy city of Mecca required of all able-bodied Muslims. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Eid al-Adha, known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is a revered observance that coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia. Indonesian Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha amid FMD outbreak 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia. Millions of Muslims commemorate Eid al-Adha amid high prices 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z All pilgrims selected to perform the hajj this year are under age 65 and have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat as hajj reaches apex 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Only those between the ages of 18 to 65 could attend the hajj in recent years. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of the hajj said it is trying to course-correct by adding more flights from Western countries to Saudi Arabia and immediately issuing visas to those who travel. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z As tensions eased between the rivals amid regional negotiations and a ceasefire in Yemen, hajj officials from the countries met last month for the first time in years. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z It’s the most dangerous point in the hajj, with masses streaming back and forth. Millions of Muslims commemorate Eid al-Adha amid high prices 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Once the hajj is over, men are expected to shave their heads, and women to snip a lock of hair in a sign of renewal. Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat as hajj reaches apex 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia also had limited which private companies could conduct travel arrangements for the hajj. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The hajj is a core pillar of the Islamic faith. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime duty for all Muslims physically and financially able to make the journey, which takes the faithful along a path traversed by the Prophet Muhammad some 1,400 years ago. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z MECCA, Saudi Arabia — One million Muslim pilgrims were converging on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca on Wednesday for the largest hajj since the coronavirus pandemic severely curtailed access to one of Islam’s five pillars. Saudi Arabia expecting 1 million in largest hajj since virus 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Last year, the hajj was similarly restricted to 60,000 fully vaccinated Muslims living in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia expecting 1 million in largest hajj since virus 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The coronavirus isn’t the first public health disaster to strike the hajj. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z To prevent a crush of travelers, logistics for the hajj are tightly controlled and numbers are limited. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z This year, the hajj is open to just 1 million foreign and domestic pilgrims who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, tested negative for COVID-19 and are between 18 and 65 years old. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia this year will allow 1 million participants to undertake the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca that is one of the five pillars of Islam. Saudis to limit hajj to 1 million pilgrims under age 65 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z The movement began after devout Berber Muslims made a hajj, or pilgrimage, to Mecca. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Ensuring the hajj happens has been a priority for them — and also a main economic driver bringing billions of dollars of non-oil revenue to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Saudi officials said the change was designed to limit hajj fraud, where fake travel agencies sell bogus travel packages and run away with the funds. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z For most people, however, the pilgrimage means sleeping in simple accommodations or on the ground around the mosque to perform daily prayers ahead of the hajj. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The hajj, which means pilgrimage in Arabic, is required once in a lifetime for Muslims who can afford the journey and are physically able to make the trip. Saudis to limit hajj to 1 million pilgrims under age 65 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Muslim interest in astronomy developed from the need to fulfill three of the Five Pillars of Islam—fasting during Ramadan, performing the hajj, and praying toward Mecca. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z It wasn’t immediately clear what health precautions would be taken for the hajj, which falls according to the lunar-based Islamic calendar this year at the end of June. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The online portal is meant to serve as a one-stop shop: a repository for documents, payment processor and a progress tracker for all travel details related to the hajj. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z With many more people applying to perform the hajj each year than the kingdom can accommodate, the Saudi government controls the flow of visitors through annual quotas based on each nation’s Muslim population. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Last year, the kingdom limited hajj pilgrims to 60,000 domestic residents, a fraction of the 2.3 million who visited in an average year this century. Saudis to limit hajj to 1 million pilgrims under age 65 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z A correct lunar calendar was needed to mark religious periods such as the month of Ramadan and the month of the hajj. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The hajj also involves close contact in large crowds, which in 2015 saw over 2,400 people killed in a crush and stampede. Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z They were entered into a lottery, running June 15 to 18, to decide who could purchase a hajj package, even if they’d bought one from a travel agent months ago. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s special envoy for the hajj did not receive a visa because he is over 65, Iranian media reported. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The agency oversees the annual hajj as well as the separate umrah pilgrimages to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year. Saudis to limit hajj to 1 million pilgrims under age 65 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z In 2015, a collision of two crowds at the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia caused more than 2,400 deaths, based on an Associated Press count of media reports and officials’ comments. EXPLAINER: Here is why crowd surges can kill people 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Although Mr. Karimov reportedly completed the Islamic hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, critics allege he was not a friend of religious liberty, even for other Muslims in his country. More than 2,000 religious prisoners languish in Uzbekistan, U.S. agency reports 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z With the hajj a week away, they still don’t have confirmed travel plans — and a nearly $30,000 charge remains on their credit card. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z As tensions eased between the rivals amid regional negotiations and a ceasefire in Yemen, hajj officials from the countries met last month to discuss security for the first time in years. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Pilgrims must also “follow health instructions and comply with all precautionary measures” while undertaking rituals associated with the hajj. Saudis to limit hajj to 1 million pilgrims under age 65 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z What once drew some 2.5 million Muslims from all walks of life from across the globe, the hajj pilgrimage is now almost unrecognizable in scale. Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z In last year's hajj, as few as 1,000 people already residing in Saudi Arabia were selected. World Digest: June 12, 2021 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z As for Jabri, the experience has soured her on ever booking travel for the hajj again through the portal. They waited years to make the hajj. A web portal could stop them. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z This year’s hajj also showcases de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s latest efforts to loosen social restrictions and transform the kingdom. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z It said this year’s hajj, which will begin in mid-July, will be limited to those ages 18 to 65. Saudi Arabia says hajj to be limited to 60,000 in kingdom 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z It’s a far greater figure than last year’s largely symbolic hajj that saw fewer than 1,000 people from within the kingdom taking part. Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z They include shuttering mosques and businesses for several weeks at a time, dramatically scaling down the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and sealing its borders to travelers. Saudi Arabia eases travel ban for vaccinated citizens 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z The statement did not specify whether the hajj, which traditionally draws some 2 million Muslims from across the world, would again exclude pilgrims from outside the kingdom to prevent contagion. The Latest: Austria, Denmark to work with Israel on vaccines 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia officially began allowing women to perform the hajj without a male guardian, or “mahram,” last year. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Pilgrimages - including the annual hajj to Mecca and Medina - were cancelled or drastically scaled down. AP PHOTOS: Beirut blast led litany of Mideast crises in 2020 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z It is here where the hajj pilgrimage begins and ends for most. Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z Many Christians and Jews found their respective Easter and Passover celebrations curtailed, while for Muslims, Ramadan observances and the annual hajj to Mecca were drastically scaled back. In Israel, the Jewish High Holidays clash with a new coronavirus lockdown 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z Last year, Saudi officials permitted only a very limited number of pilgrims already within the country to perform the hajj amid the surging pandemic. The Latest: Austria, Denmark to work with Israel on vaccines 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z The hajj in Islam is meant to be a great equalizer and unifier among Muslims. A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Five years ago: A crane collapsed onto the Grand Mosque in Mecca, killing 111 people ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Today in History 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z The hajj is one of Islam’s most important requirements to be performed once in a lifetime. Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z Every year, a large number of flights to Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage use the Kozhikode airport, which supports a considerable number of international flights, particularly to the Gulf countries. Air India Jet With More Than 180 Passengers Skids and Cracks in Half 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The last days of the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia coincide with the four-day Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice,” in which Muslims slaughter livestock and distribute the meat to the poor. AP PHOTOS: Muslims worldwide mark Eid festival amid pandemic 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z In pre-coronavirus times, the feast would be a happy occasion, with families engaged in daylong visits, slaughtering sheep and distributing gifts before they receive pilgrims returning from the hajj. Pilgrimage 'by proxy': Coronavirus spurs new technologies for age-old hajj 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The hajj pilgrimage has also been drastically impacted by the virus. Final days of hajj and Eid festival impacted by coronavirus 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The hajj is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and bring about greater unity among Muslims. Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z This year, though, Saudi Arabia has strictly limited attendance to the hajj because of the coronavirus pandemic. Air India Jet With More Than 180 Passengers Skids and Cracks in Half 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z Last year, some 2.5 million Muslims from around the world performed the hajj. Pilgrims, Fewer and Socially Distanced, Arrive in Mecca for Annual Hajj 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z But the effect on the hajj was even more drastic, with the Saudi government imposing extraordinary measures aimed at preventing any chance of infection. Pilgrimage 'by proxy': Coronavirus spurs new technologies for age-old hajj 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The hajj, both physically and spiritually demanding, intends to bring about greater humility and unity among Muslims. Final days of hajj and Eid festival impacted by coronavirus 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z “We ask God to accept everyone’s hajj and for the area to be open to greater numbers of pilgrims and for a return to an even better situation than before.” Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z It coincides with the last days of the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, which this year saw only a sliver of the usual numbers of pilgrims taking part due to the coronavirus pandemic. Saudi Royal Court says King Salman discharged from hospital 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The pilgrims wore white garments and masks, carried personal prayer rugs and shaded themselves with colorful branded umbrellas, all provided by the hajj authorities in advance. Pilgrims, Fewer and Socially Distanced, Arrive in Mecca for Annual Hajj 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Masked pilgrims have arrived at Mount Arafat, a desert hill near Islam’s holiest site, to pray and repent on the most important day of the hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. 5 Things to Know for Today 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Last year, some 2.5 million pilgrims took part, but this year as few as 1,000 pilgrims already residing in Saudi Arabia were allowed to preform the hajj. Final days of hajj and Eid festival impacted by coronavirus 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The hajj is one of Islam’s most important and profound requirements, performed once in a lifetime. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The hajj is one of Islam’s most important and profound requirements, performed once in a lifetime. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z BEIRUT, Lebanon — In any other year, Muslims undertaking the hajj, the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that all Muslims are supposed to perform at least once, would drink from a holy well. Pilgrims, Fewer and Socially Distanced, Arrive in Mecca for Annual Hajj 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z “The hajj season is essential. It is huge for us,” said Somalia’s livestock minister, Hussein Mohamud Sheikh Hussein. With drastically smaller hajj, Somalia’s livestock industry goes from ‘boom to doom’ 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The government took numerous precautions, including testing pilgrims for the virus, monitoring their movement with electronic wristbands and requiring them to quarantine before and after the hajj. Final days of hajj and Eid festival impacted by coronavirus 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The hajj, both physically and spiritually demanding, is intended to bring about greater humility and unity among Muslims. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The hajj, both physically and spiritually demanding, is intended to bring about greater humility and unity among Muslims. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z “Right now, technology is our black horse to developing the whole hajj journey,” said al-Maddah, an electronics engineer with a Ph.D. in robotics and artificial intelligence. Technology infuses ancient hajj rites amid global pandemic 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The end of hajj is marked by the festival of Eid al-Adha, which calls for the sacrifice of an animal, creating additional demand. With drastically smaller hajj, Somalia’s livestock industry goes from ‘boom to doom’ 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z During the last days of hajj, male pilgrims shave their heads and remove the terrycloth white garments worn during the pilgrimage. Final days of hajj and Eid festival impacted by coronavirus 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z In past years, it was common to see men pushing their elderly parents around on wheelchairs in order to help them complete the hajj, and parents carrying children on their backs. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z In past years, it was common to see men pushing their elderly parents around on wheelchairs in order to help them complete the hajj, and parents carrying children on their backs. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z Each year, the hajj poses a massive logistical challenge for Saudi authorities. Technology infuses ancient hajj rites amid global pandemic 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z Instead, many are saving their herds for next year, in hopes that the hajj will be back on in 2021. With drastically smaller hajj, Somalia’s livestock industry goes from ‘boom to doom’ 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The hajj, which begins on Wednesday, normally draws around 2.5 million people for five intense days of worship in one of the world’s largest gatherings of people from around the world. Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for downsized hajj amid pandemic 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z For the first time in nearly a century, the Saudi government barred Muslims from entering the kingdom from abroad to perform the hajj in order to limit exposure of the coronavirus. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z For the first time in nearly a century, the Saudi government barred Muslims from entering the kingdom from abroad to perform the hajj in order to limit exposure of the coronavirus. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z The hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will begin on 29 July. Global report: Trump says masks 'patriotic' as EU leaders agree deal 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z For the first time in Saudi history, the hajj pilgrimage this month, which drew 2.5 million people last year, will not include pilgrims from outside the kingdom. IMF: Mideast loses $270B oil income amid virus, recession 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z A large box of food is delivered to her hotel room three times a day as she prepares to begin the hajj. Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for downsized hajj amid pandemic 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z All the pilgrims were tested for the coronavirus, given wristbands that monitor their movement and were required to quarantine at home and in their hotel rooms in Mecca ahead of Wednesday’s start of the hajj. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z All the pilgrims were tested for the coronavirus, given wristbands that monitor their movement and were required to quarantine at home and in their hotel rooms in Mecca ahead of Wednesday’s start of the hajj. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z The hajj is not only a once-in-a-lifetime requirement for Muslims but also a chance to wipe away past sins and connect with Muslims from different walks of life. New at Saudi hajj: Bottled holy water, sterilized pebbles 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z “This is the religious, social, cultural aspect of the hajj,” he said. The Hajj Pilgrimage Is Canceled, and Grief Rocks the Muslim World 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Although the hajj often draws all age groups, pilgrims this year were required to be between the ages of 20 and 50, and in good health. Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for downsized hajj amid pandemic 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z They will also be required to quarantine for a week after the hajj concludes. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z They will also be required to quarantine for a week after the hajj concludes. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia dramatically scaled back the hajj due to concerns about overcrowding at the annual pilgrimage, which usually draws 2.5 million people. New at Saudi hajj: Bottled holy water, sterilized pebbles 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z The hajj currently earns the kingdom billions of dollars a year. The Hajj Pilgrimage Is Canceled, and Grief Rocks the Muslim World 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The physically demanding rituals of the hajj offer a profound experience for Muslims, with the faithful often weeping, their palms stretched toward the sky, in prayer and repentance. Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for downsized hajj amid pandemic 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Instead, Saudi government broadcast live footage from the Grand Mosque on Wednesday showing limited numbers of pilgrims, moving several feet apart, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in the first rituals of the hajj. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z Instead, Saudi government broadcast live footage from the Grand Mosque on Wednesday showing limited numbers of pilgrims, moving several feet apart, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in the first rituals of the hajj. Very different, symbolic hajj in Saudi Arabia amid virus 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia said its decision to curtail the hajj was aimed at preserving global public health because of the risks associated with large gatherings. New at Saudi hajj: Bottled holy water, sterilized pebbles 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z “It is the dream of every Muslim believer to visit Mecca and do the hajj,” said Mr. al-Akoum, 61, a village official. The Hajj Pilgrimage Is Canceled, and Grief Rocks the Muslim World 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The hajj is required of all able-bodied Muslims once in a lifetime. Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for downsized hajj amid pandemic 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Health Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah said that this year’s hajj will exclude people over 65, that all participants will be tested before they begin the pilgrimage and that their health will be checked daily. Saudi Arabia announces drastic curbs to numbers for annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Typically, every country is granted a specific number of visas for people to attend hajj that is proportionate to its population of Muslims. Saudi Arabia says hajj to go ahead with 'very limited numbers' amid coronavirus pandemic 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia will drastically curb the hajj, effectively barring everyone outside the kingdom from attending the pilgrimage that usually draws millions of Muslims from around the world. Live: Coronavirus daily news updates, June 23: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Muslims from around the world will be barred from taking part in this year’s hajj, the annual pilgrimage to the Islamic holy sites of Mecca and Medina, which usually attracts about 2.5 million visitors. Saudi Arabia bars foreign pilgrims from hajj over coronavirus fears 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The kingdom said late on Monday that only a very limited number of pilgrims would be allowed to perform the hajj in Mecca from among residents of various nationalities already inside the country. Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The hajj is an integral part of the nation’s self-proclaimed identity as the leading Muslim country in the world. Saudi Arabia announces drastic curbs to numbers for annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The hajj traditionally draws around 2 million Muslims from around the world for five intense days of worship and rituals in Mecca. Virus numbers surge globally as many nations ease lockdowns 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The kingdom said that only people of various nationalities already residing in Saudi Arabia would be allowed to perform the hajj. World Digest: June 22, 2020 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z This month Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim country, said its nationals would not be taking part in this year’s hajj because of the possible health risk. Saudi Arabia bars foreign pilgrims from hajj over coronavirus fears 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The hajj typically draws 2.5 million people from inside Saudi Arabia and around the world. Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Official data show Saudi Arabia earns around $12bn a year from the hajj and the lesser, year-round pilgrimage known as umrah. Coronavirus live news: Saudi Arabia closes borders to hajj attendees as global Covid-19 cases pass 9m 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z All able-bodied Muslims are required to perform the hajj pilgrimage once in their lifetime. Saudi Arabia to hold ‘very limited’ hajj due to virus 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia has never canceled the hajj in the about 90 years since the nation's establishment. World Digest: June 22, 2020 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z The kingdom said Tuesday that only people of various nationalities already residing in the country would be allowed to perform the hajj. Saudi Arabia to hold ‘very limited’ hajj due to virus 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Pakistan usually sends around 180,000 pilgrims to the hajj each year. Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The kingdom halted international passenger flights in March and asked Muslims in March to put hajj plans on hold until further notice. Coronavirus live news: Saudi Arabia closes borders to hajj attendees as global Covid-19 cases pass 9m 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Over 2.5 million people from around the world flock to Mecca every year for the hajj pilgrimage, but this year, the fate of the gathering remains uncertain. Saudi Arabia weighs canceling annual Muslim pilgrimage amid surge of new coronavirus cases 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z The hajj not only provides Saudi Arabia with immense influence and prestige among Muslims, it also generates around $6 billion in revenue for the government annually. Saudis see high hopes for 2020 upended by pandemic 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia surpassed 100,000 on Sunday, the health ministry said, amid a new surge in infections just weeks ahead of the start of the hajj, AFP reports. Coronavirus live news: global cases near 7 million as Saudi infections pass 100,000 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z The Saudi Ministry of Hajj said the decision to curtail the hajj was aimed at preserving global public health because of the risks associated with large gatherings. Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The continued closure of Mecca points to the increasing likelihood that the kingdom may suspend this year’s annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage, which falls in late July. Mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem amid virus woes 2020-05-30T04:00:00Z The virus has already disrupted Christianity’s Holy Week, Judaism’s Passover, the Muslim hajj pilgrimage and other major religious events. Pandemic job losses hit new high, antiviral tests disappoint 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Scripture studies, weddings, bar mitzvahs, Lenten fish fries and even the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca went from set in stone to TBD or not at all. Holy oil, masks and FaceTime: The coronavirus forces Catholics to adapt last rites 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z The hajj is a physically demanding and often costly pilgrimage that draws the faithful from around the world. Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims to wait on booking Hajj amid coronavirus, has not cancelled holy event 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z The government said its top priority is to enable Muslim pilgrims to perform the hajj safely and securely. Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z “Others say the term ‘abandonment’ in this context means when people lose the desire to perform the hajj, which is not the case right now. Hajj pilgrimage could be cancelled because of coronavirus 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Each year, up to 2 million Muslims perform the hajj, a physically demanding and often costly pilgrimage that draws the faithful from around the world. Saudi official urges Muslims to delay hajj plans over virus 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z About 12 million people usually visit Mecca each year, mostly for the hajj, which this year begins on 28 July. Religious festivals cancelled or scaled back due to coronavirus 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z She carries a photo of the two of them and takes selfies of it when she visits different places around the world, like when she completed the hajj pilgrimage in August. 1 year later, New Zealand mosque attacks alter many lives 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z In 1987, Saudi security forces killed more than 400 people, mostly Shiite Muslims, in a clash sparked by Iranian pilgrims protesting during the hajj. Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z That disrupted travel for thousands of Muslims already headed to the kingdom and potentially affecting plans later this year for millions more ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan and the annual hajj pilgrimage. Saudi Arabia bans Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca over fears about coronavirus 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z The hajj, required of all able-bodied Muslims to perform once in their lifetime, is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and bring about greater humility and unity among Muslims. Saudi official urges Muslims to delay hajj plans over virus 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Many are currently finalizing plans for the major hajj pilgrimage, which begins at the end of July. Thousands of Muslims may not be able to visit holy sites in Saudi Arabia because of coronavirus 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z The cancellation of the five-day hajj pilgrimage, which annually attracts more than 2 million people, would be even more cataclysmic. Halt of Muslim pilgrimage over virus brings worldwide dismay 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Unlike the hajj pilgrimage, which takes place once a year and is required for all Muslims who are able to undertake it, the lesser umrah pilgrimage can be performed year-round. Q&A: Saudis halt Muslim pilgrimage over virus fears 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z “The concern for Saudi authorities would be Ramadan, which starts at the end of April, and hajj afterwards, should the coronavirus become a pandemic.” Saudi Arabia bans foreign pilgrims as coronavirus spreads through region 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Visiting Saudi Arabia has long been a difficult proposition for everyone except Muslim pilgrims going on the hajj and business travelers. Saudi Arabia Wants Your Next Vacation 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z Making hajj usually takes at least 10 days, costs thousands of dollars and involves its own visa process through a tour agency. Thousands of Muslims may not be able to visit holy sites in Saudi Arabia because of coronavirus 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z The hajj is considered one of the five pillars of Islam and an obligation for all Muslims - Sunni and Shiite. Millions march in Iraq in annual Arbaeen Shiite pilgrimage 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z Poorer Muslims may spend years saving up to perform hajj or umrah, which are seen as major life events. Q&A: Saudis halt Muslim pilgrimage over virus fears 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z There was no clarity over how the move would affect the annual hajj pilgrimage due to start in late July. Saudi Arabia bans foreign pilgrims as coronavirus spreads through region 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z The hajj is considered one of the five pillars of Islam and an obligation for all Muslims — Sunni and Shiite. Millions march in Iraq in annual Arbaeen Shiite pilgrimage 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z Every able-bodied Muslim is required to perform the hajj, or Islam’s religious pilgrimage, to Mecca, home of cube-shaped Kabaa that Muslims pray to five times a day. Bus near Saudi holy city of Mecca crashes, killing 35 people 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Party members and civil servants are prohibited from making hajj pilgrimages, the obligation of every Muslim, according to Suleiman. China's Muslim clampdown creeps into the heartland, targeting Hui minority 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z The umrah has become even more important in recent years as millions of Muslims fall outside the Saudi-imposed quotas for participation in the hajj. Q&A: Saudis halt Muslim pilgrimage over virus fears 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z It was scheduled for August, when 200 people associated with the Christchurch attacks would be on the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca at the invitation of King Salman of Saudi Arabia. Muslims in New Zealand Say They Have Been Sidelined in Christchurch Inquiry 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Saudi authorities regulate the hajj tradition tightly, driving up costs for pilgrims and depriving it of some of the spontaneity seen in the Ziara. Millions march in Iraq in annual Arbaeen Shiite pilgrimage 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z The letters indicate Memet’s relatives were detained for actions such as going on hajj or praying that are not illegal under Chinese law. Uighur man held after leaking letters from Xinjiang camp inmates, says family 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z In Mina, pilgrims spend the final days of hajj throwing pebbles at a pillar in a symbolic casting away of evil. Muslims mark Eid and final days of hajj in Saudi Arabia 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z Pilgrims often perform umrah as part of the hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. Q&A: Saudis halt Muslim pilgrimage over virus fears 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z One of the largest religious gatherings on earth, the second day of the hajj is often the most memorable for pilgrims. Muslim hajj pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for day of worship 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z On Friday, the group posted images on social media of their emotional arrival and the start of their hajj. Hajj Begins as Muslims Flock to Mecca 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z The hajj in Islam is meant to unify Muslims, with pilgrims shedding displays of wealth and materialism. Over 2 million Muslims in Mecca for start of hajj pilgrimage 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z To mark the completion of the hajj, male pilgrims shaved their hair and women trimmed theirs on Saturday to represent a spiritual renewal and rebirth. Muslims mark Eid and final days of hajj in Saudi Arabia 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z As with the hajj, those who undertake umrah try to shed the trappings of materialism and grow closer to God and their fellow Muslims. Q&A: Saudis halt Muslim pilgrimage over virus fears 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z While following a route the Prophet Muhammad once walked, Muslims trace the rites of hajj back to the prophets Ibrahim and Ismail, or Abraham and Ishmael as they are named in the Bible. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z This year’s pilgrims included survivors and relatives of victims of the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, who were invited to the hajj as guests of the Saudi king. Hajj Begins as Muslims Flock to Mecca 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Muslims are required to perform the five-day hajj once in their lifetime. More than 1.8M pilgrims gather in Mecca ahead of the hajj 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z Muslims around the world are commemorating the end of hajj with Eid celebrations, including distributing meat to the poor. Muslims mark Eid and final days of hajj in Saudi Arabia 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z The king typically invites several hundred people each year to perform the hajj as his own guests, often picking those most touched by tragedy that year. Saudi King invites survivor and victims' relatives of New Zealand shooting to make holy pilgrimage 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z The hajj is a pillar of Islam, required of all Muslims once in a lifetime. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z On Sept. 24, 2015, for example, hundreds, maybe thousands, of hajj pilgrims were crushed to death by a surging crowd. Hajj Begins as Muslims Flock to Mecca 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z And this week he plans to express his gratitude to God for being given the chance for a new life when he participates in the hajj, the holy Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Hajj trip may help Christchurch mosque victims heal 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z The hajj saw 2.4 million pilgrims this year but Saudi authorities regulate the tradition tightly, driving up costs for pilgrims and depriving it of some of the spontaneity seen in the Ziara. 'Walk to heaven': Shiite pilgrims trek to Iraq's Karbala 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z The hajj and the year-round lesser pilgrimage, umrah, generate billions of dollars in revenues from worshippers’ lodging, transport, gifts, food and fees. Saudi Arabia opens high-speed rail linking Islam's holy cities 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z Pilgrims seek to deepen their faith on the hajj, with some women adopting the head covering known as the “hijab.” Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z The final days of hajj coincide with the Eid al-Adha holiday, or “Feast of Sacrifice,” to commemorate Ibrahim’s test of faith. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha as pilgrims conduct hajj rites 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z Each year, the king invites several hundred people to perform the hajj as his own guests, often selecting those most touched by tragedy that year. Hajj trip may help Christchurch mosque victims heal 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z The hajj is considered one of the five pillars of Islam, and an obligation for all Muslims — Sunni and Shiite. 'Walk to heaven': Shiite pilgrims trek to Iraq's Karbala 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z Over 2 million Muslims from around the world are beginning the five-day hajj pilgrimage Sunday. The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z Over 2 million Muslims from around the world are beginning the five-day hajj pilgrimage on Friday. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z And then she would go on the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. A Libyan student confronts the uncertainties of Trump’s travel ban, with a Harvard education at stake 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Al-Umari says she wants to return to the hajj another year. Hajj trip may help Christchurch mosque victims heal 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z At Mecca, the two million hajj pilgrims who visit each year need ever more sophisticated support to beat the heat. Halfway to boiling: the city at 50C 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z That spring, known as the sacred well of Zamzam, is believed to possess healing powers, and pilgrims often return from the hajj with bottles of its water as gifts. The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z The hajj traditionally begins in Mecca, with a smaller “umrah” pilgrimage which can be performed year-round. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Immediately after the hajj, she would fly to Boston and start orientation at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, studying human development and psychology. A Libyan student confronts the uncertainties of Trump’s travel ban, with a Harvard education at stake 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj trip may help Christchurch mosque victims heal 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z What do you think of that crowd-management software for the hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca? Opinion | The Prince Who Would Remake the World 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z The hajj traditionally begins in Mecca, with a smaller "umrah" pilgrimage that can be performed year-round. The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z I am speaking, of course, about Saudi Arabia, the land of hajj and glory, that beacon of desert democracy. We need new words to explain these curious times. How about ‘coffused’ or ‘procrastinetflix’? | Arwa Mahdawi 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z In 1973, three years before she traveled from Iran to Mecca for her hajj, my grandmother Parvin took another momentous journey. The Pleasures of Making Your Own Pork Patty 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z More than 100,000 security forces are managing the hajj this year. Eid al-Adha: Muslims Around the World Celebrate Holy Festival 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z Muslim families on Friday were celebrating the Eid al-Adha festival, one of Islam’s holiest days, coinciding with the hajj, or pilgrimage, to the Islamic holy city of Mecca. ‘Helping is a total no-brainer.’ Houston-area mosques open their doors as shelters 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z The final days of hajj coincide with Eid al-Adha, or the festival of sacrifice, celebrated by Muslims around the world to commemorate Ibrahim's test of faith. The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z Two million Muslim pilgrims performed a symbolic stoning of the devil Friday, a perilous part of the annual hajj pilgrimage in which hundreds were killed in a crush two years ago. World Digest: Sept. 1, 2017 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Critics on social media said the event ran counter to the spirit of the holy day, which marks the end of hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Mosque’s men only prayer canceled amid exclusion complaints 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z The five-day-long hajj is required of all Muslims with the means to perform it once in a lifetime. AP Glance: The Muslim hajj pilgrimage in numbers 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z The Saudi government also offers all pilgrims free health care and access to hospitals during the hajj. Muslims Around the World Celebrate Eid al-Adha 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Many seek to deepen their faith on the hajj, with some women taking on the Islamic hair covering known as "hijab" upon returning. The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z To prepare Americans for traveling to the hajj, the Council on American-Islamic Relations conducted a webinar that discussed people’s rights while traveling at customs, U.S. entry points and airport security checkpoints. Trump’s travel restrictions have Muslims on hajj concerned 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Some 16,000 American pilgrims are among the roughly 2 million participating this week in the hajj, one of Islam’s most sacred experiences and a requirement for all Muslims once in their lives. Trump’s travel restrictions have Muslims on hajj concerned 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z As Muslims around the world celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday on Friday, which coincides with the final rites of hajj, here’s a look at one of the world’s largest pilgrimages in numbers: AP Glance: The Muslim hajj pilgrimage in numbers 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Most pilgrims will remain in Mina until Monday before completing the hajj. Muslims Around the World Celebrate Eid al-Adha 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Additional doctors, nurses, ambulances and mobile health centers are also deployed in the areas of hajj. 2 Million Muslims Gather Near Mecca at Height of Hajj 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z The imam is now leading a group of pilgrims for the hajj. Trump’s travel restrictions have Muslims on hajj concerned 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z During the hajj, male pilgrims are required to wear seamless, white terrycloth garments for the entirety of the hajj. 2M Muslims gather near Mecca for peak of hajj pilgrimage 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z An Interior Ministry spokesman said at a news conference that 100,000-plus security personnel are on the ground in and around Mecca to secure the hajj and assist pilgrims. World Digest: Aug. 30, 2017 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z The final days of hajj coincide with the Eid al-Adha holiday, or "Feast of Sacrifice," to commemorate Ibrahim's test of faith. Muslims Around the World Celebrate Eid al-Adha 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z He also called on those with the means to perform the hajj once in a lifetime. 2 Million Muslims Gather Near Mecca at Height of Hajj 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z The hajj, which runs for five days and ends Monday, draws some 2 million people from around the world each year. Trump’s travel restrictions have Muslims on hajj concerned 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z While the hajj is a main pillar of Islam, the custodianship of its holy sites is a pillar of the ruling Al Saud family’s legitimacy and power. Hajj pilgrimage entangled in web of Saudi politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z The hajj takes place at the beginning of September this year. Saudi Arabia to open border with Qatar to let pilgrims attend hajj 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z The five-day-long hajj is a series of rituals meant to cleanse the soul of sins and instill a sense of equality and brotherhood among Muslims. Muslims Around the World Celebrate Eid al-Adha 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Male pilgrims are required to wear seamless, white terrycloth garments for the entirety of the hajj. 2 Million Muslims Gather Near Mecca at Height of Hajj 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Qatar did accuse the Saudis of politicizing hajj and addressed the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion on Saturday, expressing concern about obstacles facing Qataris who want to attend hajj this year. Saudi Arabia says that calls for internationalization of holy sites 'a declaration of war' 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z Ahead of this year’s hajj, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei essentially called on pilgrims to hold protests again, saying the pilgrimage offers “Muslims with a great opportunity to express their beliefs”. Hajj pilgrimage entangled in web of Saudi politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z The bloc also accused Qatar of complicating the hajj - the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca - for its citizens. Qatar crisis: Saudi-led allies stand firm - BBC News 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z He said that the hajj was a waste of money that would be better spent on the poor. Learning Arabic from Egypt’s Revolution 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Male pilgrims will shave their hair and women will cut a lock of hair in a sign of renewal for completing the hajj. 2 Million Muslims Gather Near Mecca at Height of Hajj 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Qatar did accuse the Saudis of politicizing hajj and addressed the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion on Saturday, expressing concern about obstacles facing Qataris who want to attend hajj this year. Saudi Arabia says that calls for internationalization of holy sites 'a declaration of war' 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z The hajj became further entangled in the two countries’ rivalry after Saudi Arabia and Iran severed ties last year. Hajj pilgrimage entangled in web of Saudi politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z DUBAI—Iran and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement to allow Iranians to participate in this year’s hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, resolving a point of tension in the bitter rivalry between the regional powers. Iranians to Participate in Hajj in Saudi Arabia After Ban 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Everyone called him “Hajji”, an ironic name more commonly used to refer to an elder who has made the hajj pilgrimage. Remembrance of tastes past: Syria’s disappearing food culture | Wendell Steavenson 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z The rich and poor among men are to dress the same while performing the rites of hajj. 2 Million Muslims Gather Near Mecca at Height of Hajj 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z “There were people coming from other countries for umrah and hajj,” he said referring to the different Muslim pilgrimages. Ally, Enemy or Both? Saudi Arabia’s Many Roles in Afghanistan 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z It wasn’t the first time Iran and Saudi Arabia sparred over the hajj. Hajj pilgrimage entangled in web of Saudi politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Iran renewed challenges to Saudi Arabia’s guardianship of Islam’s holiest sites in the city of Mecca and Medina after more than 450 Iranians died in a stampede during the hajj pilgrimage in there last year. Iranian Court Hands Down Jail Sentences in Saudi Embassy Attack 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z Planes used for the hajj would be modified from their current 494-seat layout with Malaysia Air to accommodate 700 people in a single class, giving them the densest configuration of any superjumbo. NFL’s Belichick is no fan of Microsoft’s Surface tablet 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z The rites of the hajj, however, begin in Mecca, the site of Islam's holiest place of worship. 2 Million Muslims Gather Near Mecca at Height of Hajj 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Some have prayed regularly and performed the hajj pilgrimage. Investigators said they killed for ISIS. But were they different from ‘regular’ mass killers? 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z For two years after that, Iran did not send pilgrims to the hajj. Hajj pilgrimage entangled in web of Saudi politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Amid the growing tensions, Iranian authorities decided in May to cancel the participation of Iranian faithful in this year’s hajj. Iranian Court Hands Down Jail Sentences in Saudi Embassy Attack 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z Bellew said the hajj unit would be established as a stand-alone business potentially open to investment from manufacturers, while declining to say if Airbus planned to take a stake. NFL’s Belichick is no fan of Microsoft’s Surface tablet 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z We were in the sprawling Grand Mosque that surrounds the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, during the hajj, the five-day pilgrimage of rites and rituals that ended on Wednesday. At the Hajj, Facing Islam’s Inconsistent Embrace of Women 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z In the 1960s, before travel became more affordable, hajj pilgrims numbered roughly 200,000. After the hajj: Mecca residents grow hostile to changes in the holy city 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z It’s just one of the many ways that Saudi Arabia uses its oversight of the hajj to bolster its standing in the Muslim world — and to spite its foes, from Iran and Syria to Qatar. Hajj pilgrimage entangled in web of Saudi politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z That was one of the questions readers sent to our correspondent who is on the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia. Hillary Clinton, Syria, World Anti-Doping Agency: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z Is there an off-season where one can do the full hajj but with fewer teeming multitudes? Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z I discreetly covered my offending feet with my own long, black robe, which I bought specially for the hajj, my first. At the Hajj, Facing Islam’s Inconsistent Embrace of Women 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Millions of hajj pilgrims are heading home, after five days performing ancient rites, revering a God omnipresent in the city of Mecca. After the hajj: Mecca residents grow hostile to changes in the holy city 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said Qatar’s complaint amounted to a “declaration of war” against the kingdom’s management of the holy sites, and the kingdom accused Qatar of trying to politicize the hajj. Hajj pilgrimage entangled in web of Saudi politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z We asked her to share what she sees during her first hajj. Your Tuesday Briefing 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z On the second day of the hajj — this year, Sunday, Sept. 11 — pilgrims will clamber onto Mount Arafat to ask for God’s forgiveness and make specific requests by prayer. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z We wanted to gather our own stones, to experience the whole hajj. At the Hajj, Facing Islam’s Inconsistent Embrace of Women 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Millions of people are flowing over well-laid paths in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj. Hillary Clinton, Zika, Syria: Your Monday Evening Briefing 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Those calls were vehemently rejected by Saudi Arabia, which accused Iran of politicizing the hajj. Hajj pilgrimage entangled in web of Saudi politics 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Harsh exchanges of rhetoric between the religious leaders of Iran and Saudi Arabia took place during hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, which falls just before Eid al-Adha. Three Things to Know About this Year's Eid al-Adha 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z I figured, never mind, this is the hajj, once in a lifetime. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The grand mufti, the kingdom’s top religious authority, warned Iran that to disrupt the hajj would be unacceptable, in comments reported by the local daily al-Okaz on Sunday. Drones keep watch as pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for hajj climax 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Iran says Saudi "incompetence" caused a crush and stampede during last year's hajj that killed more than 460 of its citizens. Muslim pilgrims begin hajj, but this year without Iranians 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Iran says Saudi “incompetence” caused a crush and stampede during last year’s hajj that killed more than 460 of its citizens. Muslim pilgrims begin hajj, but this year without Iranians 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Many seek to deepen their faith on the hajj, with women taking on the Islamic hair covering known as “hijab” upon returning from the pilgrimage. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z My brother and sister, who did the hajj years ago, had told me about the pigeons that circle, seemingly in sync with the pilgrims, overhead. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Pilgrims from Iran are not attending the hajj this year, after talks between the two Middle East powers over hajj arrangements broke down in May. Drones keep watch as pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for hajj climax 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z To begin the hajj, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims circle the Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque. Muslim pilgrims begin hajj, but this year without Iranians 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The hajj, which begins Saturday, is one of the world’s largest pilgrimages. Muslim pilgrims begin hajj, but this year without Iranians 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Despite the physical challenges of the hajj, many people rely on canes or crutches and insist on walking the routes. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z But in the heat and exhaustion of the hajj, it tasted refreshing. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Pilgrims from around the globe began pouring into the kingdom last month ahead of the hajj, a five-day holy event that is one of the most important dates on the Islamic calendar. Saudis Round Off Security Measures Ahead of Saturday’s Start to the Hajj 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The hajj is one of the world's largest pilgrimages. Muslim pilgrims begin hajj, but this year without Iranians 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Starting Saturday, about two million Muslims will participate in the hajj, an annual pilgrimage to holy sites in Saudi Arabia. My Hajj Reading List: Preparing for Mecca 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z The last three days of the hajj are marked by three events: a final circling of the Kaaba, casting stones in Mina and removing the ihram. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z There are no pockets on the ihram that men wear during the hajj — the traditional dress consists of just two white sheets draped around their bodies. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The hajj is a five-day pilgrimage of centuries-old rites that honor a birth story of Islam, a trek every Muslim is supposed to undertake at least once. Hajj Prep: Search Soul, Buy Sturdy Shoes, Pay the Dentist 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The government also is working to create a National Center for Joint Security Operations to centralize oversight of the video feed from more than 5,000 cameras along hajj routes. As hajj nears, questions about deadly 2015 stampede remain 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z I’ll be participating for the first time, and to prepare, I assembled an eclectic reading list including Islamic history, firsthand accounts of the hajj and spiritual meditations. My Hajj Reading List: Preparing for Mecca 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z It is also forbidden for pilgrims to argue, fight or lose their tempers during the hajj. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The hajj is hot and grueling, and pilgrims flock to the Aesra ice cream shop near the Grand Mosque, where there are separate lines for men and women. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Saif undertook the hajj four years ago, when he was 31. Hajj Prep: Search Soul, Buy Sturdy Shoes, Pay the Dentist 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The annual pilgrimage is known as the hajj, and it is one of the five pillars of Islam, prescribed in the Quran: What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z The acrimony in the hajj dispute threatens to extend beyond the borders of both countries. Iranian leaders criticize Saudi Arabia over last year's deadly hajj crush and stampede 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z The hajj traditionally begins in Mecca, with a smaller pilgrimage called the “umrah”, which can be performed year-round. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z One of the main hajj rituals is to walk seven times around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Last year, more than 2,300 people were killed in a crush during the hajj. Hajj Prep: Search Soul, Buy Sturdy Shoes, Pay the Dentist 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z On the third day of the hajj, pilgrims throw stones at three pillars near Jamarat Bridge that are meant to symbolize the devil’s efforts to derail Ibrahim on his way to Mina to sacrifice Ismail. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir, in a news conference from the Saudi Embassy in London, accused Iran “of trying to politicize the hajj obligation to achieve political gains.” Iranian leaders criticize Saudi Arabia over last year's deadly hajj crush and stampede 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z The final days of hajj coincide with Eid al-Adha, or the festival of sacrifice, celebrated by Muslims around the world to commemorate Ibrahim’s test of faith. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z But I was worried when I saw pilgrims returning their empty cups to the Nigerians — this is how hajj flu spreads! Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z JIDDA, Saudi Arabia — My father was on the phone from Australia, giving gravely voiced advice on preparing for the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Hajj Prep: Search Soul, Buy Sturdy Shoes, Pay the Dentist 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Muslims are forbidden from slaughtering animals during the hajj until after the Day of Arafat, when it their duty to do so. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z “The world of Islam must fundamentally reconsider the management of the two holy places and the issue of hajj,” he said, referring to the custodianship of Islam’s two holiest sites, in Mecca and Medina. Iranian leaders criticize Saudi Arabia over last year's deadly hajj crush and stampede 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform it once in their lifetime. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Naturally, as a reporter, I came on my first hajj — the five-day pilgrimage, filled with rituals, that is required of every Muslim — with many questions. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z A Muslim pilgrim walks through the site where dead bodies are gathered after a stampede during the annual hajj pilgrimage, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 24, 2015. Iran: Punish Saudi Arabia for 2015 Hajj Disaster 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z To better follow along, here’s a glossary of terms, names and places that help explain the rites and rituals Muslims will participate in during the six days of the hajj, which begins Saturday. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z The hajj, which attracts millions of pilgrims every year, is an important revenue source for Saudi Arabia’s treasury. Iranian leaders criticize Saudi Arabia over last year's deadly hajj crush and stampede 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Those who cannot afford the hajj are sometimes financed by charities or community leaders. Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Are non-Muslims allowed to watch the hajj, such as tourists or visitors? Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Hundreds of thousands of Muslims are now arriving in the kingdom to participate in the annual hajj pilgrimage, which starts later this week. Iran's President Says Saudi Arabia Should Be Punished for Deadly Hajj Stampede 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, made the hajj with his followers and wives in 632 A.D. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z On Monday, Ayatollah Khamenei used his annual hajj message to attack the Saudis, accusing them of neglecting those wounded in last year’s stampede. Iran and Saudi Arabia Squabble as Millions of Muslims Begin Pilgrimage 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Saudi authorities haven’t released any findings of their investigation into the hajj disaster. Saudi Arabia’s Top Cleric Says Iran’s Leaders ‘Not Muslims’ 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z The Saudi government already limits the number of people allowed into Mecca during hajj to about two million; many countries have a lottery system to select pilgrims. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Iranian pilgrims are not taking part in this year’s hajj, a ritual required of all able-bodied Muslims at least once in their life. Iran's President Says Saudi Arabia Should Be Punished for Deadly Hajj Stampede 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z At the start of the hajj, pilgrims dressed in white circle the Kaaba seven times, trying to kiss the black stone. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z “Because of these rulers’ oppressive behavior towards God’s guests, the world of Islam must fundamentally reconsider the management of the two holy places and the issue of hajj,” he said. Iran and Saudi Arabia Squabble as Millions of Muslims Begin Pilgrimage 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Negotiations between the two countries over hajj security measures also collapsed earlier this year, prompting Iran to declare it wouldn't be sending any of its citizens to this year’s pilgrimage, which begins this weekend. Saudi Arabia’s Top Cleric Says Iran’s Leaders ‘Not Muslims’ 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z At the end of the hajj, men are required to shave their heads, and women to cut a lock of hair. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The hajj stampede caused a new flare-up in tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, regional rivals that back opposite sides in the civil wars in Syria and Yemen. Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of 'murdering' pilgrims during hajj stampede 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Meqaat is the entire area in and around Mecca that includes the holy sites of the hajj. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Talks aimed at allowing Iranian pilgrims to participate in this year’s hajj also broke down, so no Iranians will attend. Iran and Saudi Arabia Squabble as Millions of Muslims Begin Pilgrimage 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z The human crush at last year’s hajj left 769 people dead, according to the Saudi government. Iran Urges Muslims to Challenge Saudi Arabia’s Oversight of Holy Sites 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Qasim, 16, a worker I interviewed at the shop, gave free cups to me and Abdul-Rahman, the Saudi minder who follows me everywhere under the government’s rules for journalists covering the hajj. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and interior minister, Mohammed bin Nayef, said Iran was attempting to “politicise” the hajj. Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of 'murdering' pilgrims during hajj stampede 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z This is one of the most iconic images of the hajj and is known as the tawaf. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Iran unleashed the first barb Monday, when the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accused Saudi Arabia of deliberately killing pilgrims during last year’s hajj. Iran and Saudi Arabia Squabble as Millions of Muslims Begin Pilgrimage 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z The stampede wasn’t the only tragedy to mar last year’s hajj: Days before it started, high winds and heavy rains caused a crane to collapse on Mecca’s Grand Mosque, killing more than 100 people. Iran Urges Muslims to Challenge Saudi Arabia’s Oversight of Holy Sites 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z One requirement of the hajj is for each pilgrim to ritually slaughter an animal — sheep, cow, camel or goat — at the end. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The hajj is an annual Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia. Hajj stampede: Iranian leader attacks Saudi management - BBC News 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z All two million pilgrims are to visit Arafat on the second day of the hajj, before traveling to Muzdalifah, on the way to Mina, to pray and sleep. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia said it would not tolerate any attempt on the part of pilgrims to politicise hajj: remarks widely seen as referring to Iran. Saudi Arabia tightens up hajj planning to avoid repeat of 2015 disaster 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z The kingdom tightly controls participation in hajj, issuing visas under a quota system organized by nationality. Iran Urges Muslims to Challenge Saudi Arabia’s Oversight of Holy Sites 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Nice idea, but the full hajj can begin only on the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z About 60,000 Iranians attended the hajj last year and some 400 died in the stampede near Mecca. Hajj stampede: Iranian leader attacks Saudi management - BBC News 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z This year, 1436 according to the Islamic calendar, I am making my first hajj. What Muslims Do on Hajj, and Why 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z The kingdom says it is deploying extra staff and increasing coordination with hajj missions from pilgrims’ home countries to ensure worshippers comply with agreed schedules for performing various rituals. Saudi Arabia tightens up hajj planning to avoid repeat of 2015 disaster 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z DUBAI—Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday questioned Saudi Arabia’s fitness to oversee Islam’s holiest places and accused kingdom’s rulers of murder in last year’s deadly hajj pilgrimage stampede. Iran Urges Muslims to Challenge Saudi Arabia’s Oversight of Holy Sites 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z The good news is that it’s a lunar calendar, so sometimes hajj is in the winter, a lovely time to visit this desert plain. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The ruling Al Saud family derives enormous prestige and legitimacy from being the caretakers of the hajj pilgrimage and Islam’s holiest sites in Mecca and Medina. Saudi Arabia Names Pakistani Man as Suicide Bomber in Medina 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z The ruling Al Saud family derives enormous prestige and legitimacy from being the caretakers of the hajj pilgrimage and Islam's holiest sites in Mecca and Medina. Saudi Arabia names Pakistani man as suicide bomber in Medina 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Iran recently announced it would not be sending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj pilgrimage, as it said the kingdom did not meet Iran's requests for better security for Iranian pilgrims. Iran TV says authorities disrupted 'biggest terrorist plot' 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z In May, Iran announced it wouldn’t participate in this year’s hajj, blaming Riyadh for the collapse of negotiations over visas for Iranian pilgrims and compensation for relatives of those Iranians killed in last year’s stampede. Iran Urges Muslims to Challenge Saudi Arabia’s Oversight of Holy Sites 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z My mum, of course, has instructed me to pray for a husband as I make my first hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca required of every Muslim. Mysteries of the Hajj: What’s in the Kaaba and Where to Find Bathrooms 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z And this fall, when millions of Muslims make the annual hajj to Mecca, the spiritual heart of Islam, pilgrims will find a city at the peak of almost 40 years of radical modernization. Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Muhammad Ali: Your Weekend Briefing 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z According to Islam, all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform the hajj once in their lifetime. Pakistani ex-minister jailed for 16 years over hajj scam 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z He also claimed that Saudis would not allow the use of Iranian tents to offer pilgrims relief during the hajj ritual. Why Was Hajj for Iranian Pilgrims Canceled This Year? 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z The holy city of Mecca draws tens of millions of visitors annually during the hajj pilgrimage. Oil Change: Affluent Saudi Arabia Goes to Work 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z “Despite all the Islamic Republic’s efforts, the Saudis ignored the absolute right of the Iranians to perform the hajj rituals,” it said in a statement. Iran Cancels Participation in Hajj Pilgrimage 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z After he returned from the hajj, Pasha said, he got an email from a relief organization with a video showing a Syrian woman and her children in a refugee camp. Students develop combination backpack-jacket for homeless 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Iran last suspended its participation in the hajj in 1988 and 1989 after it accused Saudi forces of opening fire on its pilgrims, resulting in 400 deaths. Iran suspends participation in the hajj as relations with Saudi Arabia plummet 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z The Saudi foreign minister on May 29 accused Iran of wanting to hold "protests" during the hajj. Why Was Hajj for Iranian Pilgrims Canceled This Year? 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Iran said Saudi “incompetence” caused the Sept. 24 crush and stampede in the area of Mina during the hajj, which all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform once in their life. Iran declines to take part in hajj over dispute with Saudis 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Travel to Saudi Arabia for the hajj is tightly controlled, with visas granted based on agreements between Saudi Arabia and other countries. Iran Cancels Participation in Hajj Pilgrimage 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z Thinking about his hajj experience and what those refugees would need, he focused on a jacket and a backpack, in the same way his smartphone combined functions. Students develop combination backpack-jacket for homeless 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Iranian protesters shout slogans while holding black flags during a demonstration against Saudi Arabia, after 131 Iranian pilgrims were killed in a stampede at the annual hajj, on Sept. 25, 2015 in Tehran. Iranian Pilgrims to Skip Islamic Hajj 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Ohadi also said that Saudi Arabia wanted the names, positions and previous work history of the members of the mission from the supreme leader's office and the hajj organization. Why Was Hajj for Iranian Pilgrims Canceled This Year? 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Last year’s hajj, which drew 2 million pilgrims, also saw a crane collapse in Mecca kill 111 worshippers. Iran declines to take part in hajj over dispute with Saudis 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z About 64,000 Iranians participated in last year’s hajj, a religious duty that able-bodied Muslims are called upon to perform at least once in their lifetime. Iran Cancels Participation in Hajj Pilgrimage 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z Last year's hajj, which drew 2 million pilgrims, also saw a crane collapse in Mecca kill 111 worshippers. An Iranian government minister says Iranian pilgrims will not be traveling to Saudi Arabia this year for the annual hajj because security conditions in the Sunni kingdom are inadequate 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z An Iranian official said Thursday that the country will not be sending its citizens on the annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia this year. Iranian Pilgrims to Skip Islamic Hajj 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z After last-minute negotiations, Iran and Saudi Arabia failed to provide a breakthrough for Iranian pilgrims to attend the hajj pilgrimage, which is mandatory for all able Muslims. Why Was Hajj for Iranian Pilgrims Canceled This Year? 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Iran did not send pilgrims to the hajj in 1988 and 1989, while Saudi officials severed diplomatic ties over the violence and Iranian attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf. Iran declines to take part in hajj over dispute with Saudis 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Last year's hajj was also marred by a crane collapse in Mecca that killed 111 people. Saudi press is reporting the kingdom has held a workshop to review hajj security plans following a deadly crush that killed more than 2,400 pilgrims 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z Iran boycotted the hajj in 1988 and 1989, while Saudi officials severed diplomatic ties over the violence and Iranian attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf. An Iranian government minister says Iranian pilgrims will not be traveling to Saudi Arabia this year for the annual hajj because security conditions in the Sunni kingdom are inadequate 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z A spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, however, appeared to leave the door slightly open to the possibility of Iran's citizens being able to makethe hajj in 2016. Iranian Pilgrims to Skip Islamic Hajj 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z On the issue of visas, Ohadi said Saudi's hajj officials, during negotiations in Saudi Arabia, told them to discuss the matter with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry but did not offer any solutions. Why Was Hajj for Iranian Pilgrims Canceled This Year? 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z He got married, made the hajj, and travelled through Europe, visiting the Eiffel Tower and the stadium where Real Madrid, his favorite soccer team, plays. The Man Who Made Millions off the Afghan War 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z The Saudi Gazette reported that the three-day workshop, which ends Thursday, reviewed emergency medical plans and "the lessons of last year's hajj season." Saudi press is reporting the kingdom has held a workshop to review hajj security plans following a deadly crush that killed more than 2,400 pilgrims 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z Iran said Saudi "incompetence" caused the Sept. 24 crush and stampede in the holy city of Mina during the hajj, which is required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life. An Iranian government minister says Iranian pilgrims will not be traveling to Saudi Arabia this year for the annual hajj because security conditions in the Sunni kingdom are inadequate 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z The Associated Press' count of casualties is based on state media reports and officials' comments from 36 of the over 180 countries that sent citizens to the hajj. A group of Malian families who lost loved ones in the Saudi hajj disaster in September is criticizing the kingdom's response to the crush and stampede that killed at least 2,426 people 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z The fund, in turn, disburses money for everything from repairing local hospitals to sending Chechens to Mecca for the hajj. The Putin of Chechnya 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z In eight months, millions of Muslim travelers from around the world – including from Latin America – will converge in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the annual hajj pilgrimage. Vaccine Efforts Underway as Zika Virus Spreads 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z The Iranian foreign minister accused Saudi Arabia in turn of targeting Iranian facilities in other countries and failing to protect Iranians making the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The Middle East Blame Game 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z The stampede during the annual hajj pilgrimage in the holy Saudi city Mecca left hundreds dead, including many Iranians. Saudi Arabia, Gulf Arab Allies Meet to Discuss Iran 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z More than half a million Iranians annually travel to Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage, which Muslims consider a religious duty. Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of airstrikes on its embassy in Yemen 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z Will Iran suspend hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia? Will Yemen’s Journalists Fare Better in 2016? 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z He notes the Saudi Ministry of Health takes precautions to prevent obviously ailing hajj pilgrims from infecting others and steps up mosquito-control efforts. Vaccine Efforts Underway as Zika Virus Spreads 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z That diplomatic freeze saw Iran halt pilgrims from attending the hajj in Saudi Arabia, something required of all able Muslims once in their lives. U.N. Condemns Attacks on Saudi Missions in Iran 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z Relations had been deteriorating since September, when hundreds of Iranian pilgrims were among two thousand crushed to death during the annual hajj pilgrimage. Iran and Saudi Arabia: The Showdown Between Islam’s Rival Powers 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z The cessation of official diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia could also impact the ability of Iranians to make the hajj, the religious pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest site in Islam. Escalating Feud Between Saudi Arabia, Iran Sparks Global Concern 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z The move could affect the annual hajj pilgrimage. After Saudi-Iran cut, kingdom's allies start scaling down their ties to Iran as tensions soar 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z A prominent Iranian lawmaker says Saudi Arabia's decision to sever diplomatic ties with Iran likely will force the Islamic Republic to stop sending pilgrims to the annual hajj. The Latest: Sudan says it is severing diplomatic ties to Iran over tensions with Saudi Arabia 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z The hajj is a journey of a lifetime for Muslims and a transformative experience for many people. Saudi Arabia — and the world — must take steps to make hajj safer for Muslims 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z “I did not go to hajj this year, and I hope to go to Mecca in 2016 if there is no Ebola,” Mr. Diallo said. W.H.O. to Declare Guinea Free of Ebola Transmission 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z Notably absent from his speech was any reference to the hajj disaster. Hospital fire in Saudi Arabia kills 31, injures over 100 2015-12-24T05:00:00Z The hajj this year likely will begin in early September, though Muslims travel to the holy sites all year long as well. After Saudi-Iran cut, kingdom's allies start scaling down their ties to Iran as tensions soar 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z It reluctantly admitted that the number of Muslims killed while making the hajj pilgrimage this year was 2,411 rather than 769. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z The administration of the hajj should be a fully international effort. Saudi Arabia — and the world — must take steps to make hajj safer for Muslims 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z Advertisement Advertisement Mr. Farook, 28, visited Saudi Arabia twice, once for the hajj pilgrimage between Oct. Discrepancies Emerge Over Where Tashfeen Malik Grew Up 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The toll is based on state media reports and officials' comments from 36 of the over 180 countries that sent citizens to the hajj. Hospital fire in Saudi Arabia kills 31, injures over 100 2015-12-24T05:00:00Z Also, with Saudi diplomatic missions closed in Iran, it will make it difficult for Iranians to get visas for the hajj. After Saudi-Iran cut, kingdom's allies start scaling down their ties to Iran as tensions soar 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Awarded the Purple Heart after he was hit by shrapnel in his right leg, Omar went on to run his own body shop and later performed the hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. There are far more Muslims ready to fight for the West than against it 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z Formal hajj training sites should be established in all countries with significant Muslim populations, and a hajj visa should be issued only if a certificate of training is attached to the passport. Saudi Arabia — and the world — must take steps to make hajj safer for Muslims 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z As a job perk, the Jordanian government twice sent him on the hajj; once to accompany his mother on her pilgrimage and again as an award for memorizing the Koran. The questions unanswered in Jordan attack that killed 2 U.S. contractors 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Iranian-Saudi tensions are running high over the crises in Syria and Yemen and mutual accusations over last month’s hajj disaster in Mecca in which 2,100 pilgrims, including 465 Iranians, were killed. Syrian opposition rejects Russian peace plan bashar al Assad 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z The Iranian and Saudi delegations were seated apart, precluding even eye contact, after Iran accused Saudi Arabia of using chaos around the recent hajj stampede to kidnap Iranian officials. Your Friday Evening Briefing: Syria, Roman Polanski, World Series 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z Their frosty relations have boiled over into overt animosity since a stampede during last month’s hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, which, Iran says, left more than 400 Iranians dead. Diplomats seek elusive path toward easing Syrian conflict 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z The hajj is a pillar of Islam and must be completed once in our lives. Saudi Arabia — and the world — must take steps to make hajj safer for Muslims 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z This includes Mecca, site of the annual hajj, the religious pilgrimage to be undertaken by all Muslims, which raises concerns for future pilgrims when the event falls in the summer months, the authors note. Global Warming May Mean Stifling Heat for Middle East 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z The research also raises the prospect of “severe consequences” for the hajj, the annual pilgrimage that draws roughly two million people to Mecca to pray outdoors from dawn to dusk. ‘Intolerable’ Heat May Hit the Middle East by the End of the Century 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z That blast killed 15, many of them members of an elite counterterrorism unit whose tasks include protecting the hajj pilgrimage. Saudi Arabia: Suicide bomber strikes mosque in southern city of Najran, killing 1 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z I’ve completed the hajj and the lesser pilgrimage, the umra – the former in the cool February climate and the latter in the heat of summer. Extreme heatwaves could push Gulf climate beyond human endurance, study shows 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Travel agencies in the various countries are supposed to guide their clients through the steps of the hajj. Saudi Arabia — and the world — must take steps to make hajj safer for Muslims 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z The explosion took place aboard Gayoom's boat as he and his wife were returning to Male, the capital, from the airport after a hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Maldives Vice President Arrested Over President's Boat Blast 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z He said Saudi “mismanagement” was responsible for the deaths of large numbers of pilgrims, including nearly 500 Iranians, in the hajj disaster last month. Iran sending more advisers to Syria to defeat 'terrorism', says deputy minister 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Ayatollah Khamenei also criticized what he viewed as a conspicuous lack of empathy for the hajj victims among Western nations allied with Saudi Arabia. Iran Criticizes Saudi Inquiry Into Deadly Hajj Stampede 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z Immediately after the disaster, Iran's leaders accused Saudi Arabia Sunni rulers of mismanagement and ineptitude, and top Shiite clerics and lawmakers are calling on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to manage the hajj. Saudi's King Salman criticizes 'irresponsible' comments after Iran slams hajj security 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z These guides should receive ground training at each of the sites where the hajj rituals occur, especially with regard to crowd control. Saudi Arabia — and the world — must take steps to make hajj safer for Muslims 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z The hajj pilgrims died in September when large crowds converged down a narrow street in the area of Mina, just outside Mecca. Saudi prince says kingdom will remain in charge of hajj after deadly stampede 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z One survivor of last month’s crush and stampede during the hajj in Saudi Arabia recalled seeing so many bodies that he couldn’t tell how many there were. World Digest: Oct. 9, 2015 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Still, he said, the hajj deaths "reinforces a view that at this moment, Saudi Arabia looks weak." AP Exclusive: Tally shows Saudi hajj crush deadliest tragedy to ever strike annual pilgrimage 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z It was the second tragedy to strike this year's hajj. Saudi's King Salman criticizes 'irresponsible' comments after Iran slams hajj security 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z A training course on hajj rituals and crowd responsibility should be created by Saudi Arabia and translated into the various necessary languages. Saudi Arabia — and the world — must take steps to make hajj safer for Muslims 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z The Saudi royal family derives enormous prestige and legitimacy from being the caretakers of the hajj and Islam’s holiest sites in Mecca and Medina. Saudi prince says kingdom will remain in charge of hajj after deadly stampede 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z If AP’s figures are accurate, the Mina stampede would be the single deadliest recorded incident in the hajj. Hajj stampede death toll raised to 1,453 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Here is a look at other deadly incidents to strike the hajj: A look at the deadly incidents that have struck the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z But the show was canceled after the government announced three days of mourning to commemorate the deaths of Iranian pilgrims in the stampede during the hajj last month in Saudi Arabia. Cautiously, Iranians Reclaim Public Spaces and Liberties Long Suppressed 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z Everything – from obtaining a hajj visa to issuing a new passport, from obtaining contracts for printing school books to building power station and oil refineries – demanded a bribe or a commission. 'More dangerous than Isis': power cuts leave Iraqis boiling with rage 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z For the African-Americans who spoke to the AP, all those factors weighed on how hajj affected their faith and their sense of community back home in America. As race debate simmers in the US, black Americans discuss their hajj experience post-Malcom X 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z During the hajj, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims in Mina conduct a stoning ritual, where pillars representing the devil are pelted with pebbles to symbolise the rejection of sin. Hajj stampede death toll raised to 1,453 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z A day before the hajj begins, the collapse of an eight-story building used as a hostel near the Grand Mosque kills 73. A look at the deadly incidents that have struck the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z DUBAI—Iran on Thursday doubled the number of its pilgrims who died in last week’s hajj stampede in Mecca to 464, state media reported, amid heightened tensions between Tehran and regional rival Saudi Arabia. Iran Doubles Number of Iranian Dead in Hajj Stampede 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Abdullahi Mukhtar, the chairman of Nigeria’s national hajj commission, said 56 pilgrims from the West African nation were killed and 77 injured in the crush. Foreign Authorities Say 1,100 Killed in Hajj Stampede 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Pilgrims re-create her search in a hajj rite. As race debate simmers in the US, black Americans discuss their hajj experience post-Malcom X 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Saudi authorities say at least 769 people died when two large waves of pilgrims converged on a narrow road during the final days of the annual hajj, near the holy city of Mecca. Minister says 217 Pakistani pilgrims tracked; 85 still missing after stampede near Mecca 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z NO ONE knows yet precisely why a stampede of pilgrims during the hajj in Saudi Arabia turned so deadly. Saudi Arabia’s crushing rule 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Another 241 of the 64,000 Iranians who took part in this year’s hajj were still missing, the official Islamic Republic News Agency said, citing Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization. Iran Doubles Number of Iranian Dead in Hajj Stampede 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z With Mecca hospitals overflowing, 84 pilgrims were brought to the more sophisticated treatment centers in the neighboring coastal city of Jeddah, which serves as a gateway for pilgrims making the hajj. Iran Ratchets Up Criticism of Saudi Arabia Following Deadly Mecca Stampede 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z The AP spoke with a number of African-Americans about their hajj experience. As race debate simmers in the US, black Americans discuss their hajj experience post-Malcom X 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z He said Saudi authorities blocked a road used by hajj pilgrims to allow a royal convoy to pass, causing the deadly convergence on the outskirts of Mecca. World Digest: Sept. 26, 2015 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Sadly, the pain of a hajj stampede is not a new story. Saudi Arabia’s crushing rule 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Iranian president Hassan Rouhani used a major United Nations speech on Saturday to demand an investigation into a crush that killed more than 700 people at the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Iran's president uses UN speech to call for investigation into hajj stampede 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z The toll from a mass stampede during the hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca rose to 769, Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry said Saturday, as the annual Muslim ritual concluded. Iran Ratchets Up Criticism of Saudi Arabia Following Deadly Mecca Stampede 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z On Saturday, the final day of the hajj, pilgrims streamed into Mina’s Jamarat, a multi-story complex with crowd-monitoring technology and wide ramps for large crowds to perform the final rites of the hajj. Iran Vows Legal Action Against Saudi Arabia After Hajj Disaster 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Most pilgrims are expected to complete the rituals of hajj on Saturday by praying in the Grand Mosque. Death Toll From Saudi Stampede Rises as Hajj Draws to an End 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z The disaster at the hajj is a bell tolling not only for the horrible loss of life, but also for the intolerant, closed system of Saudi rule. Saudi Arabia’s crushing rule 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z On Saturday, the final day of the hajj, pilgrims streamed into Mina's Jamarat, a multi-story complex with crowd-monitoring technology and wide ramps for large crowds to perform the final rites of the hajj. Iran vows legal action against Saudi after hajj disaster 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z The crush killed more than 700 people and was the worst hajj disaster in a quarter-century. The Latest: Rouhani calls hajj stampede deaths heart-rending, praises nuclear deal 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Iranian officials accused Saudi security forces of blocking two paths along the hajj route, causing congestion and at least 131 Iranian deaths in the stampede. Deadly hajj stampede raises questions over Saudi handling of pilgrim surge 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Iran, Saudi Arabia’s main rival for influence in the region, on Friday questioned the kingdom’s preparedness for the nearly 2 million pilgrims who visit Mecca each hajj season. Death Toll From Saudi Stampede Rises as Hajj Draws to an End 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z The hajj disaster echoed across the Muslim world as countries from Africa, Asia and Europe claimed some of the more than 700 pilgrims trampled to death in a stampede near Mecca. Your Friday Evening Briefing 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z It was the worst tragedy during the hajj in 25 years and the second deadly accident affecting Mecca this month, after a crane collapse in the holy city killed more than 100. Iran blames Saudi leaders for hajj disaster as investigation begins 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The roughly two million people performing the annual pilgrimage, or hajj, proceeded with its final rituals. Countries Claim Victims After Deadly Hajj Stampede Near Mecca 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The tragedy is the second to strike this year’s hajj. Deadly hajj stampede raises questions over Saudi handling of pilgrim surge 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z All Muslims who are physically able are expected to perform the hajj at least once in their lives, according to doctrine. In Iran, bitter denunciation of Saudis over latest hajj disaster 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The hajj pilgrimage is a main pillar of Islam that all able-bodied Muslims must perform once in their lifetime. Muslim pilgrims continue performing hajj rites after 700 killed in crush of people 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, who leads the world’s most populous Muslim nation, said: “There must be improvements in the management of the hajj so that this incident is not repeated”. Iran blames Saudi leaders for hajj disaster as investigation begins 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z This holiday marks the end of the hajj, the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. New York Today: A Holy City 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Oftentimes, Muslims are buried in the clothes they wear for hajj. Stoning the devil and other highlights of a Fullerton pilgrim's hajj, the journey of a lifetime 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Organizing the hajj is a massive logistical challenge. In Iran, bitter denunciation of Saudis over latest hajj disaster 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia’s king has ordered an inquiry into the deadliest day in 25 years at the annual pilgrimage, or hajj, for Muslims. Your Friday Briefing 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Mohammed Jafari, an adviser to Haj and Umrah Travel, the first hajj tour operator in the UK, claimed the alleged road closures were a contributory factor to the crush. Iran blames Saudi leaders for hajj disaster as investigation begins 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, who leads the world’s most populous Muslim nation, said “there must be improvements in the management of the hajj so that this incident is not repeated”. Saudi Arabia urged to improve safety at Mecca after fatal hajj stampede 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Because of the people all around during hajj, it's hard to narrow it down to you and God. Stoning the devil and other highlights of a Fullerton pilgrim's hajj, the journey of a lifetime 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The casualties included at least 131 Iranians dead and 85 injured among those making the hajj pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest sites, Iranian authorities said. In Iran, bitter denunciation of Saudis over latest hajj disaster 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Authorities say at least 14 Indians and four Turks were killed in the hajj crush near a holy site in Saudi Arabia. The Latest: Officials say 14 Indians, 4 Turks among dead in hajj disaster in Saudi Arabia 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Images from Mina showed rescue workers performing chest compressions and other first aid on pilgrims dressed in the simple white wraps worn during the hajj. Stampede near Saudi holy city kills more than 700 on hajj pilgrimage 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The stampede, which occurred during the peak of the annual hajj pilgrimage, is just the latest in a regular string of such events at the site — but it's the deadliest one in 25 years. What can science tell us about human ‘stampedes’? 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The hajj is a journey with enormous throngs, countless people pressed against each other as they approach holy sites. Stoning the devil and other highlights of a Fullerton pilgrim's hajj, the journey of a lifetime 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Aside from its religious significance, the hajj is also a major generator of income, reportedly second only to oil revenues for Saudi Arabia. In Iran, bitter denunciation of Saudis over latest hajj disaster 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The huge number of hajj pilgrims — an estimated two million this year — probably played a role, especially since the area around Mecca would not be familiar ground for most of them. Mecca Shows How Crowds, Usually Calm in Crisis, Can Panic 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The nationalities of the victims of Thursday’s tragedy were not known, but the hajj draws Muslims from every corner of the world. Stampede near Saudi holy city kills more than 700 on hajj pilgrimage 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Emergency workers carry the wounded after a deadly stampede in Saudi Arabia on September 24 killed hundreds during the hajj. Deaths Near Mecca Reflect Dangers of Rising Crowds During Hajj 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z In another part of hajj, Muslims throw stones at pillars symbolic of the devil. Stoning the devil and other highlights of a Fullerton pilgrim's hajj, the journey of a lifetime 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The stampede took place around 9 a.m. local time on Thursday during one of the rituals associated with the hajj, the symbolic Stoning of the Devil, in Mina, roughly six miles east of Mecca. Why Saudi Arabia Needs to Answer After Hajj Stampede 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z His new documentary, “A Sinner in Mecca,” about his 2011 hajj, or journey to Islam’s most sacred sites in Saudi Arabia, put him at even greater risk. Gay, Muslim and Armed with a Camera 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z On occasion, the hajj and events surrounding it have been marred by accidents and tragedies, such as Thursday’s stampede near Mecca that killed at least 220 people. AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z They were making their pilgrimage, or hajj, on the first day of Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest events in the Islamic calendar. Your Thursday Briefing 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z There is always a chance — one that the pilgrims who died during the crush in this year's hajj knowingly took. Stoning the devil and other highlights of a Fullerton pilgrim's hajj, the journey of a lifetime 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z But the sheer numbers alone do not explain the repeated catastrophes at the hajj. Why Saudi Arabia Needs to Answer After Hajj Stampede 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Saudi religious police allow selfies or short videos, Mr. Sharma said, but they forbid pilgrims from taking extensive footage of the hajj, which attracts up to three million faithful a year. Gay, Muslim and Armed with a Camera 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The stampede was the deadliest disaster at the hajj since 2006, when more than 360 pilgrims were killed in a stampede in the same area. Saudi Arabia says 220 pilgrims dead in hajj stampede 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z It does not include the collapse of a crane in Mecca earlier this month, which killed more than 100, because that occurred days before the hajj began. Mecca: hajj crush kills scores near holy city – live coverage 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Some 2 million people are taking part in this year's hajj pilgrimage, which began Tuesday. Saudi Arabia's civil defense directorate says at least 150 people dead in hajj stampede 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The deaths occurred on the first day of Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest holidays in the Muslim calendar, and as millions of Muslims were making their pilgrimage, or hajj, to Mecca. Mecca Stampede Leaves at Least 150 Dead 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia's civil defense directorate says at least 150 people are dead in a hajj stampede. Hajj stampede kills 150 in Saudi Arabia 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Some two million Muslims massed at Mount Arafat, outside of Mecca, for the pinnacle of the annual hajj. Your Wednesday Evening Briefing 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z The tragedy is the second to hit the kingdom in a fortnight, after the collapse of a construction crane at Mecca’s Grand Mosque killed more than 100 people days before the hajj pilgrimage began. Mecca: hajj crush kills scores near holy city – live coverage 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Here is a series of images by Associated Press photographer Mosa'ab Elshamy of pilgrims taking part in the hajj in Saudi Arabia. AP PHOTOS: Full of emotion, Muslims from around the world gather in valley for peak of hajj 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z It’s also the main day of the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where more than 2 million Muslims are sharing in rituals and prayers to erase their sins. Your Wednesday Briefing 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z Muslims believe the hajj traces the paths of the Prophets Abraham, Ishmael and Muhammad. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia embark on first rites of the hajj 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z By performing the hajj, pilgrims believe its series of rituals and prayers will erase their past sins. AP PHOTOS: With tears and prayers, over 2 million Muslim faithful begin the hajj at holy Mecca 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The hajj is among the five pillars of Islam and every capable Muslim must perform it at least once in a lifetime. Mecca: hajj crush kills scores near holy city – live coverage 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z This year’s hajj follows several earlier attacks, claimed by Isis-affiliated groups, in which more than 60 people were killed. Saudi Arabia authorities ramp up security in preparation for hajj 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z All able-bodied Muslims are required to perform the hajj once in their lives. Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says 100,000 security forces to oversee this year's hajj 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z "Her dream was to perform the hajj," Darahim said of her daughter. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia embark on first rites of the hajj 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The partisan politics of the Saudi regime will only further the polarization that unfolds during the most important ritual in Islam, the hajj. The High Price of Islam's Holiest Site 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z The tragedy is the second to hit the kingdom in a fortnight, after the collapse of a construction crane at Mecca’s Grand Mosque killed more than 100 people days before the hajj pilgrimage began. Mecca: hajj crush kills scores near holy city – live coverage 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The hajj, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, has been prone to disasters in the past, mainly from stampedes as pilgrims rush to complete rituals and return home. Saudi suspends Saudi Binladin Group over Mecca crane disaster 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Roughly 3 million people from around the world are expected to converge at the Kaaba, in Mina and other nearby areas for the hajj, which lasts about five days. Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says 100,000 security forces to oversee this year's hajj 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z The main day of hajj this year falls on Wednesday, when between 2 to 3 million pilgrims gather in a valley called Arafat, packed shoulder to shoulder in prayer and supplication. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia embark on first rites of the hajj 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The Grand Mosque and the cube-shaped Kaaba within it draw Muslims of all types from around the world throughout the year, though numbers increase significantly in the run-up to the annual hajj pilgrimage. Saudi King and Top Imam Visit Crane Collapse Victims 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z The hajj is among the five pillars of Islam and every capable Muslim must perform it at least once in a lifetime. Mecca: hajj crush kills scores near holy city – live coverage 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z The crane toppled over at Mecca's Grand Mosque last Friday, less than two weeks before Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage. Saudi suspends Saudi Binladin Group over Mecca crane disaster 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z "We always concentrate on hajj considering that a threat might exist," Maj. Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says 100,000 security forces to oversee this year's hajj 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z Islam requires all able-bodied Muslims to perform the hajj once in a lifetime. More than 2 million Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia embark on first rites of the hajj 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The mosque is Islam’s holiest site, and Muslims the world over pray in the direction of the Kaaba, which is also at the heart of the hajj rituals. Saudi King and Top Imam Visit Crane Collapse Victims 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z Another 400 were injured in the disaster, which occurred in Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, on the first day of the Eid al-Adha festival, which marks the end of hajj. Mecca: hajj crush kills scores near holy city – live coverage 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z |
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