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Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, most from heat

Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, most from heat

RIYADH: Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the...

19 Jun 2024 4:52 AM

More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for Hajj pilgrimage

More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for Hajj...

Mecca: Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later...

12 Jun 2024 5:43 AM

Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj in Saudi heat

Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj in Saudi heat

MECCA: Enormous crowds of worshippers thronged Mecca, Islam's holiest city, on Friday for the biggest hajj...

23 Jun 2023 8:38 PM

1,813 pilgrims to embark for Hajj from Vijayawada from June 7

1,813 pilgrims to embark for Hajj from Vijayawada from June 7

Vijayawada: Deputy Chief Minister Amjad Basha said that for the first time, 1,813 pilgrims would be sent directly...

23 May 2023 8:42 PM

Shihab pleaded before the immigration authorities that he was going to perform Hajj on foot as he had already travelled 3,000 kms. (Photot: AFP)

Pak national moves Supreme Court for transit visa to Indian national...

LAHORE: A Pakistani man on Wednesday challenged in the Supreme Court the Lahore High Court's decision to dismiss his...

28 Dec 2022 5:04 PM

Muslim worshippers gather before the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabias holy city of Mecca on July 2, 2022. (Photo by AFP)

Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic

Saudi Arabia now also allows women to attend the hajj unaccompanied by a male relative, a requirement that was dropped...

4 July 2022 7:03 AM