In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9.

Family and tourist visas were barred to nationals of more than 10 countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Jordan.

Hajj is both a physical and spiritual journey, and thousands of Australians will embark on the holy pilgrimage this year.

Ahead of the Hajj peak in Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina, Saudi Arabia issued nine important recommendations for pilgrims to ...