Hajj
Saudi Arabia concludes downsized hajj amid Covid-19 pandemic
Islam World
August 3, 2020
Saudi Arabia concludes downsized hajj amid Covid-19 pandemic
On Sunday evening, Saudi Arabia announced the conclusion of the downsized Hajj, amid preventive measures approved by the Kingdom due…
Muslim pilgrims to scale Mount Arafat for peak of hajj
Islam World
July 30, 2020
Muslim pilgrims to scale Mount Arafat for peak of hajj
Muslim pilgrims converged Thursday on Saudi Arabia’s Mount Arafat for the climax of this year’s hajj, the smallest in modern…
Hajj rituals launched under unprecedented procedures due to Coronavirus
Islam World
July 29, 2020
Hajj rituals launched under unprecedented procedures due to Coronavirus
On Wednesday, Muslim pilgrims in Mecca begin a pilgrimage in exceptional circumstances and under unprecedented precautions surrounding the specter of…
Lifting Holy Kaaba dress prior to Hajj season
Holy Shrines
July 23, 2020
Lifting Holy Kaaba dress prior to Hajj season
Those in charge of the Sacred House of God raise the lower part of the clothing of the Holy Kaaba…
The New York Times highlights the impact of Saudi Arabia’s decision on the Hajj on millions of Muslims
Islam World
June 25, 2020
The New York Times highlights the impact of Saudi Arabia’s decision on the Hajj on millions of Muslims
Saudi Arabia said only “very limited numbers” of pilgrims could perform the hajj this year, with only Saudis and foreign…
Malaysia bars its citizens from Hajj over coronavirus fears
World
June 13, 2020
Malaysia bars its citizens from Hajj over coronavirus fears
Malaysia will not allow its citizens to make the Hajj pilgrimage this year due to concerns over the coronavirus. Malaysia…
WHO in talks with Saudi Arabia on delaying Hajj ritual due to coronavirus pandemic
Islam World
June 11, 2020
WHO in talks with Saudi Arabia on delaying Hajj ritual due to coronavirus pandemic
World Health Organization (WHO) is talking with Saudi Arabia on delaying the Hajj ritual due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.…
Saudi Arabia considers limiting hajj pilgrims amid COVID-19 fears
Islam World
June 9, 2020
Saudi Arabia considers limiting hajj pilgrims amid COVID-19 fears
Saudi Arabia could drastically limit numbers at the annual haj pilgrimage to prevent a further outbreak of coronavirus after cases…
Indonesia cancels Hajj pilgrimage, citing risks of travel during pandemic
Islam World
June 4, 2020
Indonesia cancels Hajj pilgrimage, citing risks of travel during pandemic
Indonesia, home to more Muslims than any country in the world, is canceling this year’s hajj pilgrimage to holy sites…
WHO announces kingdom’s efforts in this year’s Hajj season
Islam World
August 13, 2019
WHO announces kingdom’s efforts in this year’s Hajj season
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has stated the success of the Saudi Ministry of Health during the Hajj…