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First batch of 3,372 Hajj pilgrims departs from Srinagar for Mecca today

Hajj pilgrims will begin their journey from Srinagar today, with the first flight to Mecca scheduled for this morning.

Pilgrims greet their family members and relatives as they leave for annual Hajj pilgrimage, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat(PTI)

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Published on May 04, 2025 11:35 AM IST

ANI |

UAE travel agents, Umrah operators seek answers on Saudi Arabia's Hajj visa ban

Authorities in Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that Umrah pilgrims can last enter the country on April 13, affecting the travel plans of UAE residents.

Saudi Arabia is considering banning visas for citizens from certain countries ahead of Hajj(AFP)

world news

Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:55 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Hajj 2025: Dates, rituals, significance | Details about the Muslim pilgrimage

Hajj is an annual pilgrimage that follows the path of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad, symbolising their devotion and submission to Allah.

Muslims perform Umrah on the 27th day of the holy month of Ramadan in the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, March 27, 2025. (via REUTERS)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2025 02:30 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Aly Goni goes bald as he visits Mecca. Guess how Jasmin Bhasin reacted to it?

Actor Aly Goni took to his Instagram handle on Friday to share a photograph of his shaved head from Mecca.

Aly Goni performed Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan last year as well. (Instagram)

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Published on Mar 08, 2025 04:05 PM IST

BySugandha Rawal

Islamic Arts Biennale: Kaaba’s kiswah goes on public display for the first time

From Vatican to the Kaaba: Islamic Arts Biennale marks the public debut of Kaaba’s kiswah in Jeddah, redefines Islamic art to put Saudi Arabia on global art map

Inside the Islamic Arts Biennale: A Rare Look at the Kaaba’s Drapes.(Image by X/WACommunity)

lifestyle

Published on Feb 01, 2025 01:47 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Unprecedented Hajj heat: Mercury spikes 2.5 degree Celsius above previous record

Scientists call it an ‘uncommon event’; heatwaves driven by human-induced climate change with a minor role in natural variability

(FILES) Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun as they arrive at the base of Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the annual hajj pilgrimage on June 15, 2024. Saudi Arabia said on June 23 that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)(AFP)

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Published on Jun 30, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByBadri Chatterjee

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru die in Mecca

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru died from extreme temperatures in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, according to officials in Saudi Arabia

Muslim pilgrims walk with umbrellas on the third day of the Satan stoning ritual, amid extremely hot weather, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina. (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 09:06 AM IST

ByCoovercolly Indresh, Bengaluru

Not performing Hajj this year? 6 Islamic rituals for Muslims to do at home

Arafah Day, Hajj 2024: Key Islamic rituals for Muslims to do at home to reap benefits of 9th Dhul Hijjah, even when not performing Hajj at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Not performing Hajj this year? 6 Islamic rituals for Muslims at home on Arafah Day to reap benefits of 9th Dhul Hijjah (Photo by rawpixel)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 14, 2024 09:41 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Arafah vs Arafat: Key differences that Hajj pilgrims, others Muslims should know

Hajj 2024 guide: Understanding Arafah and Arafat, important distinctions ahead of the climax of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia on 9th Dhul Hijjah

Hajj 2024: Arafah vs Arafat key differences that pilgrims, other Muslims should know ahead of 9th Dhul Hijjah (Photo by Twitter/menavisualss)

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Published on Jun 14, 2024 08:11 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hajj 2024: Date, 4 key aspects of history associated with Day of Arafah

Hajj 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date and 4 key historical aspects of Day of Arafah on second day of Hajj and ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakreid.

Muslim worshippers walk around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Hajj 2024: Date, 4 key aspects of history associated with Day of Arafah ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakreid (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 14, 2024 03:47 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hajj 2024: Why is Day of Arafah one of the holiest days in Islam?

Hajj 2024: Here's all you need to know about the importance of 9th Dhul Hijjah for Muslims and why is Day of Arafah one of the holiest days in Islam.

Muslim pilgrims pray on the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 27, 2023. Hajj 2024: Why is Day of Arafah one of the holiest days in Islam? Significance of 9th Dhul Hijjah. A spiritual highlight of Hajj for many is the standing on the plain of Arafat, where pilgrims praise God, plead for his forgiveness and make supplications. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

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Published on Jun 14, 2024 02:43 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hajj begins as 1.5 million Muslims arrive in Saudi Arabia amid Gaza war

The time of year when the Hajj takes place varies, it is set for five days in the second week of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

Pilgrims leave after offering prayers outside at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. (AP)

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Published on Jun 14, 2024 11:04 AM IST

AP |

Hajj 2024: Step-by-step guide to rituals of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca

Hajj 2024: From Ihram to Tawaf, here's all you need to know about the key rituals of 5-day Hajj - their meanings and symbolism for Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca

Water mist is sprayed on Muslim pilgrims as they pray on the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 27, 2023. Hajj 2024: Step-by-step guide to rituals of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, their meanings and symbolism (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 12, 2024 08:07 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hajj 2024: Significance behind sacred Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Hajj as a pillar of Islam and its deep spiritual meaning: Understanding the spiritual importance of Muslims' pilgrimage to Kaaba at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Hajj 2024: Significance behind sacred Muslim pilgrimage to Kaaba at Mecca in Saudi Arabia (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 04:21 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hajj 2024: Prophet Ibrahim to today - know origin of Kaaba, rich history of Hajj

History of Hajj: Ahead of Hajj 2024, here's all you need to know about the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia - from Prophet Ibrahim to modern pilgrims

Hajj 2024 from Prophet Ibrahim to today: Origin of Kaaba and rich history of Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia (Photo by Twitter/hassham_waleed)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 12, 2024 02:32 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hajj 2024: When is Hajj? Date of Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Hajj 2024: Here’s all you need to know about when is Hajj this year - the date of Muslims' pilgrimage to Kaaba at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Muslim worshippers pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on June 11, 2024 ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Hajj 2024: When is Hajj? Date of Muslims pilgrimage to Kaaba at Mecca in Saudi Arabia (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 12, 2024 01:51 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hajj 2024 dominated by rising temperatures in Saudi Arabia

Saudi officials warn of sweltering heat for this year's Islamic pilgrimage. Observers highlight that regional long-term policy changes are needed.

Elderly pilgrims are particularly vulnerable to higher temperatures like the ones expected in the heat wave during the upcoming Hajj. (DW/Amr Nabil/AP Photo/picture alliance)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 12, 2024 12:12 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage

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Updated on Jun 12, 2024 01:51 PM IST

AP |

Eid ul Adha 2024: What's Hajj and why it is significant for Muslims

Hajj is a required pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims once in a lifetime, uniting believers in religious rituals and acts of worship.

Muslim pilgrims unite in annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia(File photo)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 10, 2024 12:50 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Saudi Arabia announces Hajj pilgrimage to commence on June 14

The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and must be undertaken at least once by all Muslims with the means.

The pilgrimage involves a series of rituals completed over at least four days in Mecca and its surroundings in the west of Saudi Arabia. (File)(AFP)

world news

Published on Jun 07, 2024 07:26 AM IST

AFP |

Eid ul Adha 2024 date: When will Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE celebrate

Eid-ul-Adha 2024: Here's the date when Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, US, UK etc will celebrate Bakra Eid during Zul Hijjah/Dhul Hijjah month this year

Eid ul Adha 2024 date: When will Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, US, UK, other countries celebrate Bakra Eid (Photo by Wangard International)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 12, 2024 10:12 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Haj Suvidha App: Smriti Irani releases Haj Guide for 2024

Haj Suvidha App: Flight, accommodation etc deets to help Mulsim pilgrims focus on spiritual journey and forget mundane tasks like travel, luggage, documents

Haj Suvidha App: Smriti Irani releases Haj Guide 2024 with flight details, accommodation, helpline for Muslim pilgrims (File Photo by REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh)

lifestyle

Published on Mar 04, 2024 10:36 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

In a rural California region, a plan takes shape to provide shade from dangerous heat

world news

Published on Mar 03, 2024 08:41 AM IST

AP |

Anjum Fakih on her first Umraah: Wanted to fulfill the promise I gave to my mom

Actor Anjum Fakih talks about her first Umraah with mom in Mecca.

htcity

Published on Mar 01, 2024 05:55 PM IST

ByNavya Kharbanda

Ludhiana: Mixing faith and passion, Malaysian engineer pedals to Mecca

Afdul Din was in Ludhiana on Thursday and chose to offer the customary Friday prayers at the historic Jama Masjid here before continuing pedalling his way to Mecca

Afdul Din was in Hyderabad on February 3 on a holiday when he decided to start the journey to Mecca. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 24, 2024 05:26 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Iran Umrah pilgrims will travel to Saudi after 8 years, flights from 10 airports

Iran Umrah pilgrims make long-awaited return to the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, will board flights from Dec 19 after an 8-year pause

Iran Umrah pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia after 8 years, flights to take off from 10 airports (REUTERS/Suhaib Salem/File Photo)

lifestyle

Published on Dec 14, 2023 11:40 AM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Dubai

Kashmir’s Mudasir Dar makes global waves with world’s tiniest painting of Kaaba

Kashmir's Mudasir Rehman Dar wins global accolades for the world's tiniest painting of the revered Kaaba in Mecca, the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine

lifestyle

Published on Aug 15, 2023 04:08 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kulgam (jammu And Kashmir) [india]

‘True Muslim rejects all forms of extremism’: Al-Issa at Jama Masjid

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said Islam has no place for extremism and believes in protecting humanity as he delivered the 'Khutbah' at Jama Masjid.

Muslim World League secretary general Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al Issa speaks at Jama Masjid in New Delhi on Friday, (PTI)

india news

Published on Jul 15, 2023 02:06 PM IST

ByShishir Gupta

Arafah or Arafat? Know the difference between the two amid Hajj 2023

Ahead of the climax of the Muslim pilgrimage or Hajj 2023, here's all you need to know about Arafah, Arafat and the difference between the two

Arafah or Arafat? Know difference between the two amid Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj 2023 (Ahmad Al Rubaye / AFP)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 22, 2023 01:16 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Hajj 2023: Date, history, significance and rituals from Ihram to Eid-ul-Adha

Hajj 2023: Here’s all you need to know about the date, history, significance and Ihram to Eid-ul-Adha rituals of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Muslim pilgrims perform prayers around the Kaaba, Islam's holy shrine, at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage. Hajj 2023: Date, history, significance and Ihram to Eid-ul-Adha rituals of Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia (Photo by Abdel Ghani BASHIR / AFP)

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Updated on Jun 20, 2023 05:00 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

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Hajj pilgrims will begin their journey from Srinagar today, with the first flight to Mecca scheduled for this morning.

Authorities in Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that Umrah pilgrims can last enter the country on April 13, affecting the travel plans of UAE residents.

Hajj is an annual pilgrimage that follows the path of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Muhammad, symbolising their devotion and submission to Allah.

Actor Aly Goni took to his Instagram handle on Friday to share a photograph of his shaved head from Mecca.

From Vatican to the Kaaba: Islamic Arts Biennale marks the public debut of Kaaba’s kiswah in Jeddah, redefines Islamic art to put Saudi Arabia on global art map

Scientists call it an ‘uncommon event’; heatwaves driven by human-induced climate change with a minor role in natural variability

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru died from extreme temperatures in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, according to officials in Saudi Arabia

Arafah Day, Hajj 2024: Key Islamic rituals for Muslims to do at home to reap benefits of 9th Dhul Hijjah, even when not performing Hajj at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Hajj 2024 guide: Understanding Arafah and Arafat, important distinctions ahead of the climax of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia on 9th Dhul Hijjah

Hajj 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date and 4 key historical aspects of Day of Arafah on second day of Hajj and ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakreid.

Hajj 2024: Here's all you need to know about the importance of 9th Dhul Hijjah for Muslims and why is Day of Arafah one of the holiest days in Islam.

The time of year when the Hajj takes place varies, it is set for five days in the second week of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

Hajj 2024: From Ihram to Tawaf, here's all you need to know about the key rituals of 5-day Hajj - their meanings and symbolism for Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca

Hajj as a pillar of Islam and its deep spiritual meaning: Understanding the spiritual importance of Muslims' pilgrimage to Kaaba at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

History of Hajj: Ahead of Hajj 2024, here's all you need to know about the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia - from Prophet Ibrahim to modern pilgrims

Hajj 2024: Here’s all you need to know about when is Hajj this year - the date of Muslims' pilgrimage to Kaaba at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Saudi officials warn of sweltering heat for this year's Islamic pilgrimage. Observers highlight that regional long-term policy changes are needed.

More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage

Hajj is a required pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims once in a lifetime, uniting believers in religious rituals and acts of worship.

The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and must be undertaken at least once by all Muslims with the means.

Eid-ul-Adha 2024: Here's the date when Muslims in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, US, UK etc will celebrate Bakra Eid during Zul Hijjah/Dhul Hijjah month this year

Haj Suvidha App: Flight, accommodation etc deets to help Mulsim pilgrims focus on spiritual journey and forget mundane tasks like travel, luggage, documents

In a rural California region, a plan takes shape to provide shade from dangerous heat

Actor Anjum Fakih talks about her first Umraah with mom in Mecca.

Afdul Din was in Ludhiana on Thursday and chose to offer the customary Friday prayers at the historic Jama Masjid here before continuing pedalling his way to Mecca

Iran Umrah pilgrims make long-awaited return to the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, will board flights from Dec 19 after an 8-year pause

Kashmir's Mudasir Rehman Dar wins global accolades for the world's tiniest painting of the revered Kaaba in Mecca, the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said Islam has no place for extremism and believes in protecting humanity as he delivered the 'Khutbah' at Jama Masjid.

Ahead of the climax of the Muslim pilgrimage or Hajj 2023, here's all you need to know about Arafah, Arafat and the difference between the two

Hajj 2023: Here’s all you need to know about the date, history, significance and Ihram to Eid-ul-Adha rituals of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia

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