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Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj travel route on horseback from Andalusia to Saudi Arabia

Three Spanish Muslims who rode on horseback to the Hajj in Saudi Arabia say they followed a path not traveled for more than 500 years

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it. The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja,…

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

UK brands are celebrating Eid – here’s what makes an effective and inclusive campaign

In the run-up to Eid al-Adha – a major Muslim festival that celebrates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and coincides with the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca – UK retailers are joining the celebrations.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

How Saudi Arabia plans to avoid repeat of last year’s record Hajj deaths as temperature again hits 50C

Authorities will ask pilgrims to wear health trackers and fine unregistered visitors

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Drones used to surveil Hajj participants as 269,000 barred from Mecca

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The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca

Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits.

Euronews · Jun 1, 2025

Mecca: Saudi Arabia launches Hajj permit crackdown in bid to stop heat deaths

Saudi officials said they had stopped 269,678 people without permits from entering the city

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025

No Permit, No Hajj: Saudi Intensifies Crackdown After Heat Deaths

Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week's hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions.

International Business Times · May 30, 2025

What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions

An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025