Intent and ihram – The very first rite of Hajj is to make a pure intention and to enter ihram – a pilgrim’s sacred state – when crossing the outer boundaries of Mecca, called Miqat.

What are the rituals of Hajj? A step-by-step guide to the annual pilgrimage ... Tamara Abueish, Al Arabiya English. Published: 23 May ,2025: 12:32 PM GST Updated: 23 May ,2025: 12:42 PM GST. Read ...

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 ...

Hajj 2025 preparation: The 15 major steps Saudi has taken. Story by Nida Sohail • 4d. ... 12-Bus and taxi operations. Ground transport includes 25,000 buses and 9,000 taxis, ...

Saudi Arabia raised the bar for pilgrimage experiences this year by delivering the most technologically advanced and globally ...

Pilgrims in the Saudi Arabian city of Mina began the stoning of the devil ritual on Eid al-Adha Friday, as one of the last rites of Hajj. They had collected their pebbles overnight Thursday from ...

Faithfuls attending this year's Hajj will have to contend with excess heat, a ban on children under the age of 12 and crackdown on unauthorized entry. Here's a look at the pilgrimage and its ...

Saudi Arabia has banned children under 12 from this year’s Hajj — one of the biggest policy changes in recent years. ... But this step isn’t always enough. Farid Ahmed Majumder, ...

What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims? Faithfuls attending this year's Hajj will have to contend with excess heat, a ban on children under the age of 12 and ...

These efforts reflect the wise leadership's directives and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to facilitate Hajj rituals ...