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Mecca welcomes millions of pilgrims for Hajj amid sweltering heat
Mecca welcomes millions of pilgrims for Hajj amid sweltering heat: More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual ...
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Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun
Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun: Mecca, Saudi Arabia: More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Mecca ahead of ...
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Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun
Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun: Officials have beefed up heat mitigation measures hoping to avoid a repeat of last year's hajj ...
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Pilgrims come together in Mecca under scorching desert heat
Pilgrims come together in Mecca under scorching desert heat: More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual hajj ...
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Pilgrims come together in Mecca under scorching desert heat
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Final group of Turkish pilgrims arrives in Mecca for Hajj
Final group of Turkish pilgrims arrives in Mecca for Hajj: With the departure of the first group from Türkiye on May 9, the pilgrimage journey of Turkish Hajj ...
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Over one million believers make the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca: Despite the Iran war and US travel warning, 1.5 million Muslims traveled to Saudi Arabia for the ...
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Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat
Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat: With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly ...
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Photos of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
Photos of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca: Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as heightened regional tensions linked to ...
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Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war
Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war: Despite the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel's ...
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Nearly 2 million Muslims complete final Hajj rituals in Mecca
Nearly 2 million Muslims complete final Hajj rituals in Mecca: The majority of pilgrims came from abroad, with Saudi officials urging pilgrims to adhere to ...
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Saudi Arabia welcomed pilgrims on 7,000 flights from 238 cities
Saudi Arabia welcomed pilgrims on 7,000 flights from 238 cities: Pilgrimage described as one of most integrated and technologically advanced operations
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Fragrance-free toiletries and lots of snacks: The ultimate packing list ...
Fragrance-free toiletries and lots of snacks: The ultimate packing list for the Hajj pilgrimage
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Pilgrims perform 4 main rituals of Hajj in a serene atmosphere on Friday
Pilgrims perform 4 main rituals of Hajj in a serene atmosphere on Friday: The Hajj pilgrims performed four main rituals of Hajj in a smooth and serene atmosphere ...
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Hajj 2025 begins: Thousands of UAE pilgrims arrive in Makkah for sacred ...
Hajj 2025 begins: Thousands of UAE pilgrims arrive in Makkah for sacred journey: The official Hajj delegation of the country will also look after pilgrims in the ...
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Saudi readies for ‘worst case scenario’ in sweltering Haj
Saudi readies for ‘worst case scenario’ in sweltering Haj: So far, authorities have recorded 44 cases of heat exhaustion as more than 1.4 million pilgrims have ...
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Saudi Arabia stops 2,69,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering ...
Saudi Arabia stops 2,69,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering Mecca: The number of expulsions highlights the scale of unauthorized pilgrimages — as well ...
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Why 200 Ugandans will miss this year’s Hajj pilgrimage
Why 200 Ugandans will miss this year’s Hajj pilgrimage: The pilgrimage rituals are expected to climax this Friday, coinciding with the global celebration of Eid ...
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What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common ...
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 ...
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Key FactsExploring the 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage Rituals
May 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
  • Hajj is a mandatory pilgrimage for eligible Muslims, occurring annually during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.

  • The pilgrimage includes rituals like wearing Ihram, circumambulating the Kaaba, stoning the devil, and celebrating Eid al-Adha.

  • In 2025, Hajj will take place from June 4 to June 9, the last time in 16 years it will fall during Mecca’s peak summer heat.

  • Three Hajj types exist to accommodate pilgrims’ circumstances, with Hajj al-Tamattu being the most common for those traveling internationally.
Türkiye strengthens Hajj services with new health, transport plans
Türkiye strengthens Hajj services with new health, transport plans: At a news conference at the Mecca Religious Services Attache on the 2025 Pilgrimage ...
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5 expats held for promoting fake Hajj campaign 
5 expats held for promoting fake Hajj campaign : Fraudulent social media ads misled pilgrims with false promises of housing, transportation
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