Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak
Hajj officially started Friday when pilgrims moved from Makkah’s Grand Mosque to Mina
Saudi authorities expect the number of pilgrims this year to exceed 2 million
Smallest, most advanced pacemaker saves life of Chinese pilgrim
The patient presented with severe dizziness as a result of heart arrhythmia
A 69 years old Chinese pilgrim had a second chance at life when...
Saudi Arabia warns of hot summer in this year’s Hajj
The Kingdom makes preparations to ensure safe and smooth Hajj
Saudi spokesperson warned of rising temperatures reaching 48ºC as pilgrims gear up for Hajj this...
What’s Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and why is it significant for Muslims?
Once a year, Muslim pilgrims flowing into Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. As...
Indonesian VP praises Saudi government for Makkah Route Initiative
Indonesia will be sending 241,000 pilgrims for this pilgrimage season
The scheme operates this year from 3 Indonesian cities
Indonesian Vice President...
Pakistan praises Saudi Arabia over facilitating Hajj for its nationals
Pakistani pilgrims have been arriving in Madinah since May 9 when pre-Hajj flight operations were launched
Pakistani minister is currently visiting Madinah to oversee Hajj arrangements for...
Saudi dialogue center in Lisbon hosts global peace forum
The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue is hosting a global dialogue forum in Lisbon, Portugal, from May 14 to May 16, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Fasika, a Celebration of Rebirth, Forgiveness, and Unity in Ethiopia
On Sunday Ethiopian Christians will celebrate Easter, locally called Fasika. When Fasika finally arrives, the atmosphere across Ethiopia is electric with anticipation and jubilation.
In the ancient and deeply...
United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages
United Methodist delegates on Friday repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy and in its churches.
The action marked the...
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in...
Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap...