Because the Islamic calendar follows a lunar cycle, with months lasting 29 or 30 days, the Hajj shifts 10 to 12 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. Notably, this year marks the last ...

Hajj is not just a physical journey but a test of patience, devotion, and submission to Allah (SWT). It allows Muslims to purify their souls, seek forgiveness for their past sins, and strengthen ...

The government will begin accepting Hajj 2026 applications from August 4 under the officially approved Hajj Policy 2026.

The Hajj pilgrimage began on Wednesday. Some 1.8 million Muslims from across the globe are expected to gather in the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the annual gathering that will conclude on June 8.

The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and involves a series of religious rituals. It’s required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is ...

The Hajj occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year. This year, the Hajj will start on June 4.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious ...

As preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage gather momentum, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Salihu Abubakar, has issued a strong warning to intending ...

DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) - Here is a look at the hajj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. * The hajj is an annual pilgrimage that millions ...

Farmer and small business owner Zaheer Ahmad said he didn’t have enough money to pay for his Hajj up-front, 1.2 million rupees or about $4,255. He paid in three installments, applying for the ...

The Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and involves a series of religious rituals. It's required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically ...