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Eid Al-Adha 2022: When is it, how is it celebrated and how to wish someone a happy Eid

The ‘festival of sacrifice’ commemorates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2022

When is Eid al-Adha in 2022? Lunar calendar, traditional sacrifice, and links to Hajj

It's seen as the most important of the two main holidays in the Muslim calendar

Wales Online · Jul 9, 2022

King Salman Addresses Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims Around the World

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, said Saturday that the Kingdom was able this year to increase the number of pilgrims to a total of a million - from inside and outside the country - due to positive efforts made in tackling the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022

What is Hajj and why do Muslims go to Makkah?

Muslims from around the world descend upon Makkah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage- here’s all you need to know

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Pakistan Ulama Council Chairman: Hajj is for Worship

Chairman of the Pakistan Ulama Council, Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Affairs, Sheikh Tahir Ashrafi affirmed that doubt casters targeting Saudi Arabia’s role in organizing the Hajj pilgrimage are inexperienced in managing large crowds and are unaware of the efforts the Kingdom exerts…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022

Hajj Pilgrims Spend Day of Al-Tarwiyah in Peace, Tranquility before Climbing Mount Arafat

Hajj pilgrims will climb Mount Arafat on Friday.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022

Hajj Crowds Move to Mina as Pilgrimage Pinnacle Nears

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims journeyed from Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah to a white-tented city in Mina on Thursday as they neared the highlight of the biggest Hajj ritual since the coronavirus pandemic began. Worshippers took buses or walked to Mina, seven kilometers (four miles) from Makkah's Grand…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022

Frustration as Saudi Hajj lottery limits foreign pilgrims returning to Mecca

A million fully vaccinated Muslims from around the world have gathered in the holy city of Mecca for the five-day Hajj. It's a big increase in number since the pandemic upended the annual Saudi event in 2020. While foreign pilgrims have returned, a government-organised lottery system has put a squeeze…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2022

A new Hajj booking system leaves tour operators out in the cold

Pilgrims must now book travels via a new online portal which works on a lottery system, cutting out many agents.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022

1 Million Muslims Begin Hajj Pilgrimage

It is a scene that stirs hope - and relief - for Muslims around the world. One million pilgrims from across the globe amassed on Thursday in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform the initial rites of the Hajj, marking the largest Islamic pilgrimage since the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022