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

Saudi Arabia has barred more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca this week ...

Saudi officials say they have stopped more than 269,000 Muslims without permits for the Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca.

A Saudi government spokesperson says more than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in the country for this year's Hajj.

The Ghana Hajj Board has confirmed that seven Ghanaian pilgrims who participated in the 2025 Hajj have passed away and been ...

Mabrian’s latest data reveals the growing travel impact of Hajj 2025, with over 151.6 million flight seats scheduled to Mecca ...

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Arabic. French. Saudi Arabia has reinforced strict bans for this year's pilgrimage season in efforts to curb overcrowding in Mecca, which has been the scene of deadly crushes during Hajj in the past.

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on ...

Hajj pilgrimage draws to a close, a long-settled corner of Mecca is stirring up a storm thousands of miles away in India - ...