More than 1,300 people died during Hajj, many of them after ... - NBC News
CAIRO — More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, Saudi...
Hundreds died during Hajj in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat | AP News
Jun 19, 2024 · MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Hundreds of people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, officials said Wednesday as people tried to claim their loved ones’ bodies.
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected …
Jun 26, 2023 · Muslim pilgrims are converging on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca for the largest Hajj since the coronavirus pandemic severely curtailed access to one of Islam’s five pillars.
Hajj 2024: More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca - AP News
Jun 12, 2024 · Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca for the Hajj, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. Saudi officials say more than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Mecca so far.
Hajj 2025 planning meeting eyes new level of standards - Arab News
Sep 8, 2024 · Prince Saud announced the timeline for the 2025 Hajj season, adding that it will meet a new level of standards, including updated regulations, enhanced worker training and solutions to address...
Saudi Arabia prepares for another hajj menaced by extreme heat
1 day ago · The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during the hajj in Saudi Arabia last year underscored the urgent need to mitigate dangers posed by extreme heat, with crowd management an essential first step, analysts say.. Temperatures soared to 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit) in the holy city of Mecca last June as 1.8 million worshippers took part in the annual rites, one of the five pillars of Islam.
hajj - Arab News
Oct 30, 2024 · Saudi Arabia updates regulations for temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services
‘Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history’ begins in Saudi Arabia
Jun 25, 2023 · The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringing through the air.
Over one million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj: Minister
Jun 6, 2024 · The number of pilgrims who have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rituals has reached approximately 1.2 million, the Kingdom’s Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah said on Thursday.
Hajj News 2025: What’s the Latest Update on This Year’s …
Following a successful Hajj season last year, the Saudi authority looks forward to preparing for the next Hajj season. Here are all the latest news and updates concerning the Hajj season 2025. Continue reading on Wego to remain informed about the latest Hajj news.
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