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Update Pilgrims return to Mina after Muzdalifah as Hajj enters final stages video

Pilgrims return to Mina after Muzdalifah as Hajj enters final stages

  • 1.7 million pilgrims perform Hajj this year, up 2.04% from last year; digital systems, metro line, and field teams ensure smooth movement between holy sites
  • Pebble collection, crowd flows under tight coordination
By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI - Hashim Nadeem ·
Nighttime rituals — how Hajj evenings can become community spaces

Nighttime rituals — how Hajj evenings can become community spaces

By Nada Alturki ·
Syrian pilgrims with disabilities praise Hajj services photos

Syrian pilgrims with disabilities praise Hajj services

By SPA ·
Volunteers and field personnel assist pilgrims as part of efforts to manage crowds during Hajj. (SPA) photos

Millions of pilgrims, countless unseen decisions: how workers are keeping Hajj safe

By Waad Hussain ·
Journey of a lifetime: A look at what pilgrims will be doing over the next few days at Hajj

Journey of a lifetime: A look at what pilgrims will be doing over the next few days at Hajj

By Arab News ·
Makkah’s Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition unveils 1,400 years of sacred architecture

Makkah’s Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition unveils 1,400 years of sacred architecture

By SPA ·
Scattered throughout the city are historic mosques that witnessed pivotal moments in Islamic history. (SPA)

Expert sheds light on historic mosques in Makkah that remain unknown to many

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
What pilgrims are sharing online after their Hajj journey

What pilgrims are sharing online after their Hajj journey

By Waad Hussain ·
Beyond the holy cities, other sacred destinations continue to attract pilgrims in search of spiritual enrichment. (Supplied/File

Exploring the hidden gems of Saudi Arabia’s sacred heritage

By Afshan Aziz ·
MWL, GCC chiefs praise Saudi Arabia’s Hajj success

MWL, GCC chiefs praise Saudi Arabia’s Hajj success

By Arab News ·
Centuries of Hajj documented in travelers’ chronicles photos

Centuries of Hajj documented in travelers’ chronicles

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Novice UK sailors arrive in Jeddah after surviving epic Hajj voyage video

Novice UK sailors arrive in Jeddah after surviving epic Hajj voyage

By Hashim Nadeem ·
Umm Al-Qura University becomes academic hub for Hajj photos

Umm Al-Qura University becomes academic hub for Hajj

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·

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