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Hajj: Saudi Arabia to host 1,000 Palestinian relatives of martyrs and detainees

The number of pilgrims from the West Bank and Gaza during last year’s Hajj season reached 6,600. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Al Saud has ordered for 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims including…

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‘A journey of faith and devotion’: QNL launches digital exhibition on Kaaba’s construction

Saudi authorities have described this season as “the largest pilgrimage in history” with the attendance of at least two million pilgrims. The public can now learn more about the construction…

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Millions of pilgrims begin ‘largest Hajj in history’

Saudi Arabia is ready to host at least two million pilgrims as it returns to pre-pandemic levels. Millions of Muslims from around the world have commenced the ‘journey of a…

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Road to Mecca: evolution of the journey to Hajj

The journey to Hajj has evolved dramatically over the centuries, transforming from harsh desert tracks to a well-organised global event. The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj, has…

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The Black Stone in Makkah: a heavenly relic on earth

The Black Stone marks the beginning and end of circumambulation during pilgrimage, though its significance transcends this. With hearts filled with faith and devotion to their creator, millions of Muslims…

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Green Hajj: how to preserve Islam’s environmental pillars in pilgrimage

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for those who are financially and physically capable of performing it. Millions of Muslims unite annually in Makkah…

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Qatar Hajj mission deploys to Saudi Arabia ahead of arrival of pilgrims

Saudi Arabia is ready to host at least two million pilgrims as it returns to pre-pandemic levels. A team from Qatar’s Hajj mission departed the Gulf state on Monday for…

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Qatar Calendar House announces 19 June as first day of Dhul Hijjah

The first day of Dhul Hijjah is expected to fall on 19 June, astronomers predict. Qatar Calendar House has announced that Monday, 19th June 2023, will commence the month of…

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Indian man walks 8,650 km to Mecca on foot to perform Hajj

A Muslim man has achieved his dream after an adventurous 382-day journey to Mecca for the holy Hajj pilgrimage. As Muslims journey to Makkah via air, sea, or road for…

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