The final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, has begun. Some Muslims will prepare to make their way to Saudi Arabia to perform an obligatory spiritual journey called Hajj, or pilgrimage. The ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries — including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh — until mid-June 2025. The move is ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal ...

Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year. By Ismaeel Naar Reporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates More ...

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia has agreed to accommodate 10,000 Indian pilgrims after the Union government engaged with the Kingdom over the reported slashing of the private Hajj pilgrim quota for Indian ...

Wright is an Editorial Producer for TIME. Wright is an Editorial Producer for TIME. Saudi Arabia has announced drastic changes for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage that begins today, including new rules ...

MINA, Saudi Arabia — (AP) — For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God. For others, it represents a victory over evil.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The hajj, one of the largest annual human gatherings in the world, begins Wednesday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Amid rising temperatures and logistical challenges, the ...