Muslim pilgrims gather at top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, June ...

This year, technology played a pivotal role. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported more than 5.5 million electronic readings of the Nusuk Card, the digital credential used to streamline pilgrim ...

Muslim pilgrims gather at top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, June ...

Shatta Bandle has showcased his new golden tooth which he acquired after hsi pilgrimage to Mecca, for his Umrah. He went with ...

Pilgrims make the intention to perform the Hajj and they enter a state of “ihram.” Being in ihram includes abiding by certain rules and prohibitions.

On the pilgrimage's last day, which coincides with Eid Al Adha, its barbers typically handle 6,000 customers, said manager Imad Fawzi, an official employed by the Hajj organisation.

Before carrying out the rites of hajj, Muslims must enter the sacred state of "Ihram." For men, this means dressing in white seamless draping garments, while women wear long, loose-fitting ...

Before carrying out the rites of hajj, Muslims must enter the sacred state of "Ihram." For men, this means dressing in white seamless draping garments, while women wear long, loose-fitting ...

According to Islamic tradition, shaving the head after Hajj is a powerful symbol of humility, purification, and renewal. Pilgrims believe it marks the end of a transformative journey.