More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj

Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj under scorching sun in Saudi Arabia

Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims clambered up rocks and nestled between boulders on Thursday as they embarked on a day of worship under a scorching sun at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Over 1.6 mln Muslims performing Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in 2025

Of this number, 1,506,576 men and women arrived to the Kingdom from other countries, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics reported

Muslims mark Day of Arafat on the second day of Hadj in Saudi Arabia

The rocky hill, just outside Mecca, is believed to be the place where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon.

Pilgrims gather for hajj, the Appleby horse fair and Standing with Giants: photos of the day – Thursday

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The 45-page guide to staying safe at the Hajj this year

Saudi authorities have published a 45-page safety kit in eight languages

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia — More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj, a government spokesperson said Wednesday.