Pilgrims start arriving early in Saudi Arabia, however the main rituals begin on Monday, 25 May, according to the strict ...

Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year. By Ismaeel Naar Reporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates More ...

The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims, and Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Hajj start date ...

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 ...