Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj 2026. When does it start?

The start of Dhul Hijjah leads to the Hajj, a holy pilgrimage for Muslims, and Saudi Arabia has confirmed the Hajj start date ...

What is Eid al-Adha and why do Muslims say ‘Eid Mubarak’?

Adha. This is a separate event to Eid-al-fitr and marks the prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith. Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of ...
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Minister Al-Rabiah discusses with officials of Hajj companies early preparations for next Hajj

MINA — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah met with representatives of Hajj companies to evaluate the current Hajj operations and launch early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season in Mina on ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a ...
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Islamic month Dhul Hijjah brings Hajj, Eid al-Adha. Here's when it starts

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr have passed, and now nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide are preparing to observe the final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, which brings another holiday, Eid ...

Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns

More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, ...
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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 Mecca which begins on June 4. The Hajj is the largest annual gathering of Muslims from all over the world and a ...
NBC New York

What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims?

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. In the coming ...

Millions gather in Mecca for Hajj 2026 today despite Middle East war — key dates, rituals explained

Pilgrims start arriving early in Saudi Arabia, however the main rituals begin on Monday, 25 May, according to the strict ...