Early reports indicate this year's death toll at the Hajj pilgrimage is dramatically lower than last year's, but climate ...

The Kingdom's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had earlier confirmed the start of the new Umrah season which means new batches of ...

The Hajj pilgrimage is held annually between the 8th and 13th days of Zil-Hajj, the 12th and final month on the Islamic lunar ...

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society group, has commended stakeholders for improved service ...

Saudi Arabia's Hajj overhaul includes policy updates and high-tech safety measures following last year's heat deaths.

Millions of Muslims have gathered in Mecca, marking the beginning of the five-day Hajj pilgrimage—the world's largest annual ...

Large numbers of Muslims converge once a year on Saudi Arabia to unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship ...

For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

Mauritania Airlines has dismissed rumours a flight carrying hundreds of Hajj pilgrims crashed on its way to the holy Muslim ...

Against the backdrop of the Kaaba and the bustling Grand Mosque, young pilgrims from across the globe are redefining the ...

Here is a look at the hajj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

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