The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to complete once ...

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Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. In the coming ...

Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year. By Ismaeel Naar Reporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates More ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it. The ...

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Follow the legendary journey of Mansa Musa, the richest man in history, as he embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca that stunned the medieval world with its wealth, scale, and impact. This historical deep ...

This year’s pilgrimage attracted 1,673,230 Muslims, the majority of them from outside Saudi Arabia, according to an X post from Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Ministry. It’s the lowest number of pilgrims in 30 ...