In 2019, nearly 2.5 million Muslims performed Hajj before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted religious and other gatherings the world over and took its toll on the Islamic pilgrimage. Last year's ...

Here are some key facts about Arafat Day: 1. Significance in Hajj: Arafat Day is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage, taking place on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic ...

(CNN) — Here is a look at Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting ... Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan. Hajj: Making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime.