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Tragic Bus Accident in Iran Claims Lives of Pakistani Pilgrims En Route to Karbala

In a devastating incident that has sent shockwaves through the international community, at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims lost their lives when their bus overturned in central Iran. The accident, which occurred late Tuesday in the province of Yazd, has left an additional 23 passengers injured, with seven......

Scorching Heat Claims Over 1,000 Lives During Saudi Arabia's Hajj Pilgrimage

In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has surpassed 1,000, according to an AFP tally released on Thursday. More than half of the fatalities were unregistered worshippers who braved the extreme heat to perform one of Islam's most sacred rituals. The......

Hajj 1445 Pilgrimage Culminates with Heartfelt Farewell Tawaf

As the sacred rituals of Hajj 1445 drew to a close, pilgrims from around the world congregated at Al Masjid Al Haram, the Grand Mosque in Mecca, to perform the poignant Farewell Tawaf. This profound ritual, a symbolic circling of the holy Kaaba seven times, marked the culmination of their spiritual journey. On......

Scorching Heat Claims Lives of Hundreds During Sacred Hajj Pilgrimage

Under the relentless sun in Mecca, tragedy unfolded during the annual Hajj pilgrimage as at least 550 pilgrims lost their lives to the scorching heat. Diplomatic reports and press outlets conveyed a somber reality, confirming the heartbreaking loss of life to French news agency Agence France Presse......

Faith and Tradition: Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia Perform Stoning of the Devil Ritual on Eid al-Adha

Mina Valley, Mecca — In a profound display of faith and tradition, millions of Muslim pilgrims convened in the Mina valley near Mecca today to perform the time-honored “stoning of the devil” ritual, marking the culmination of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. As dawn broke, approximately......

Saudi Arabia Embraces Cutting-Edge Technologies for 1445 Hajj Season

In a groundbreaking move, the Saudi Arabian authorities have unveiled an ambitious plan to integrate 32 innovative technologies into the upcoming 1445 Hajj campaign. This bold initiative aims to elevate the pilgrimage experience, offering a seamless and unparalleled journey for the millions of faithful......

Mecca's Sacred Festivals: Saudi Arabia Announces Dhu al-Hijjah and Eid al-Adha

Saudi Arabia has officially declared the commencement of the sacred month of Dhu al-Hijjah on Friday, June 7th, 2024, resonating profoundly across the Islamic world. This auspicious proclamation sets the stage for the imminent celebration of Eid al-Adha, one of the most revered festivals in the Islamic......

The Clandestine Pilgrimage: Determined Souls Defy Odds to Witness Mecca's Sacred Rites

In the sacred city of Mecca, a covert pilgrimage is underway as thousands of determined Muslims from around the world converge, risking arrest and deportation in their quest to partake in the revered annual Hajj without official authorization. Among them is Mohammed, a 70-year-old Egyptian retiree who......

The Sovereign's Call: A Regal Message to Moroccan Pilgrims on the Sacred Journey of Hajj

In a powerful display of leadership and unity, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has addressed a poignant message to the Moroccan pilgrims embarking on the sacred journey of Hajj. As the first contingent prepared to depart from Rabat-Salé Airport, the Sovereign's words resonated with profound significance,......