The annual pilgrimage to Mecca takes place in the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar and concludes with the second ...

A file photo of Muslim pilgrims at the top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia ...

Saudi Arabia has introduced changes for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, including a ban on children to ensure safety due to crowding risks. First-time pilgrims will be prioritized and a new installment ...