Journalists have become used to reporting annual disasters at the hajj, the once-in-a-lifetime trip to Mecca that all Muslims ...

MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God. For others, it represents a victory over evil.

Qatar pilgrims have successfully performed the Hajj rituals for the current year 1446 AH, under the close supervision and monitoring of the Qatari Hajj Mission and in coordination with the ...

Middle East Pilgrims continue Hajj final rituals amid tight safety measures Saudi Arabia implements extensive crowd control measures at Jamarat since past stampedes, with multi-level bridges ...

Once these rituals are fulfilled, pilgrims may prepare for their journey home, having completed the sacred obligations of Hajj. Sign up for the Daily Briefing ...

Sohail Siddiqui, a 40-year-old Indian expat from Ajman, also underwent Halq shortly after completing the stoning ritual in Mina. Texting his wife, through a voice note, due to poor network ...

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a religious ...

He further said that this ritual is emulating Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who also shaved his head during Hajj. Joining millions of others in this act, pilgrims reinforce unity, equality, and the ...

Stoning The Devil: Hajj Concludes As Muslim Pilgrims Perform Last Ritual More than 1.6 million Muslims taking part in the pilgrimage will throw seven stones at each of three walls symbolising the ...