Against the backdrop of the Kaaba and the bustling Grand Mosque, young pilgrims from across the globe are redefining the ...

Millions of Muslims have gathered in Mecca, marking the beginning of the five-day Hajj pilgrimage—the world's largest annual ...

The kingdom ran a pared-down pilgrimage during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharply reducing the scale of the Hajj between 2020 and ...

For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

Saudi Arabia's Hajj overhaul includes policy updates and high-tech safety measures following last year's heat deaths.

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is ...

Here is a look at the hajj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj ...

Pilgrims in the Saudi Arabian city of Mina began the stoning of the devil ritual on Eid al-Adha Friday, as one of the last ...

Near the holy city of Mecca, men in white robes stand quietly in a long queue, waiting for the next important act of their ...

Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died ...

Beyond the eternal moral duty, the economic potential of hosting Hajj is vast. The kingdom is aiming to welcome 30 million pilgrims every year by 2030. As more Muslims gain the financial means to ...