Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths
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GZERO Media on MSNHard Numbers: Saudi Arabia does crowd control for Hajj, US sanctions ICC judges, escaped Thai elephant behaves very well, and moreWith the world’s largest Islamic pilgrimage officially underway, over 269,678 people without permits were barred entry from Hajj.
Three Spanish Muslims who rode on horseback to the Hajj in Saudi Arabia say they followed a path not traveled for more than 500 years.
Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming
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The Independent on MSNWhat is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Everything you need to knowAdha? Everything you need to know - For pilgrims, performing the Hajj fulfills a religious obligation and is also a deeply spiritual experience
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Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted issuing block work visas for citizens from 14 countries, including Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, effective May 2025. This decision stems from security and administrative concerns during the Hajj season,
Saudi Arabia's Hajj overhaul includes policy updates and high-tech safety measures following last year's heat deaths.
Braving the heat and uneven surfaces, Muslim pilgrims scaled Mount Arafat to perform a key ritual of the annual Islamic pilgrimage.