Keywords: Hajj


Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat during the highlight of Hajj

More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered Tuesday on Mount Arafat for the most significant stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, as temperatures climbed above 40 degrees Celsius. From early morning, worshippers assembled on and around the sacred hill, located near Mecca,......

Over one million muslims begin Hajj in Mecca amid extreme heat and Middle East tensions

More than 1.5 million Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, taking place this year under extreme heat conditions and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The pilgrimage is being held in Saudi Arabia as temperatures......

Morocco manages hajj 2026 with coordinated airport operations

Morocco conducted the outbound phase of Hajj 2026 from May 5 to 21, coordinating across the national airport network. The operation, one of the largest annual mobilizations in the country's air transport sector, ensured Moroccan pilgrims departed for the holy sites with smooth processes, organized......

Morocco launches digital Hajj platform for 34,000 pilgrims

Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has introduced a new mobile application designed to assist Moroccan pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season, as authorities prepare for the departure of around 34,000 nationals to Saudi Arabia later this month. The platform, called “Rakb Al Hajj,”......

Morocco initiates second phase of Hajj payment process for waiting list applicants

The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the second phase of fee payments for the 2026 Hajj season, specifically targeting applicants on the waiting list. This phase will begin on September 15 and conclude on September 19, with payments to be made via certified checks. Replacement process......

Final draw dates for Hajj 2026 pilgrimage registration announced

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that the selection process for Moroccan citizens who applied to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in 1447 AH (2026) will take place from Monday, June 23 to Friday, July 4, 2025. The draw will be conducted across the Kingdom at the local administrative......

Drone delivery for medical supplies during Hajj a successful first in the Holy Sites

Saudi authorities have successfully completed the first experimental drone delivery operation for medical supplies in the Holy Sites of Mecca during Hajj 1446 H. This innovative project aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare services provided to pilgrims, according to the Saudi Ministry of Health’s......

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia reports no disease outbreaks among pilgrims

Health measures and coordination praised for ensuring safe pilgrimage The Saudi Ministry of Health has confirmed that no epidemic or contagious disease has been reported among Hajj pilgrims this year. Officials described the overall health status of participants as stable and reassuring. In a press......

Saudi Arabia launches world's largest cooling system for Hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the world’s largest cooling system at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, where pilgrims are gathering to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.4 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, which kicked off today. Saudi authorities promised......