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Hajj Kicks Off as Hotel Developers Target Religious Tourism Boom
The Hajj pilgrimage begins Wednesday, June 4. In terms of tourism, it's one of the most important weeks in Saudi Arabia.
Dance party and murals: Egypt's colorful hajj pilgrim tradition
In Egypt’s ancient city of Luxor, families and neighbors bid a joyous and colorful farewell to Muslim pilgrims heading to ...
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Saudi Arabia launches permit crackdown to stop heat deaths during Hajj
Saudi Arabia is cracking down on Hajj permit violations to prevent heat deaths during the pilgrimage. Officials announced on ...
Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering Mecca
Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials ...
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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.
From UNLV To The NFL: Ricky White, Jackson Woodard, Hajj-Malik Williams, More
Four former UNLV standouts made the jump to the NFL in 2025—here’s how Ricky White III, Jackson Woodard, Johnathan Baldwin, ...
How Saudi Arabia plans to avoid repeat of last year’s record Hajj deaths as temperature again hits 50C
How Saudi Arabia plans to avoid repeat of last year’s record Hajj deaths as temperature again hits 50C - Authorities will ask ...
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Saudi readies for 'worst case scenario' in sweltering hajj
Saudi authorities hope to head off a fatal repeat of last year's pilgrimage, when temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius ...