PBS

The Hajj pilgrimage and why it’s 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 they fulfill a religious ...
PBS

4 things to know about this year’s Hajj pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — 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 days, people will immerse themselves in religious ...
NPR

Saudi Arabia says this year's hajj pilgrimage will return to pre-COVID levels

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over ...
NPR

Standing where Prophet Muhammad gave his final sermon, 2 million Muslims perform Hajj

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Around 2 million Muslims are converging Tuesday in the valleys and hills around Mecca for the pinnacle day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. They're gathering at Mount ...
Time

Hajj Begins With World’s Largest Air Conditioner, Surveillance Drones, and a Ban on Children

Wright is an Editorial Producer for TIME. Wright is an Editorial Producer for TIME. Saudi Arabia has announced drastic changes for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage that begins today, including new rules ...