Although not a first timer, performing the 2025 Hajj was evidently a profound experience, being one of the privileged guests of King Salman bin Abdulaziz.The trip which lasted for 16 days (May 27 to ...

Umrah is an act of worshipping Allah by entering the state of Ihram, circumambulating the Kaaba seven times. Muslim men often go to the barber shops to have their hair shaved or trimmed after ...

Saudi Arabia unveils a new Kiswa for the Kaaba on the Islamic New Year, made with silk, gold, & silver in a centuries-old ...

The first batch of Ghanaian pilgrims returning from Mecca landed at the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale, Northern Region, amidst loud cheers and praise for President John Dramani Mahama ...

Hajj flights from Srinagar were also affected due to the closure of the Srinagar airport. The first batch of 178 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir had left for Saudi Arabia on May 4 for the annual ...

NAHCON assures Nigerian Hajj pilgrims of a quicker return to Nigeria, addressing delays due to high demand for airport slots in Saudi Arabia. Updates on airlift process and planned completion date.

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of ...

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 ...

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.

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a religious ...