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Epstein Files: 3 sacred pieces of Kaaba cloth, Kiswa, shipped from Saudi Arabia's Mecca via UAE contacts to Jeffrey Epstein in US Virgin Islands

Shocking Epstein Files reveal three sacred Kiswa pieces from Makkah's Kaaba were shipped to the convicted sex offender in 2017. Arranged via UAE-linked contacts, the sacred cloth, described as 'artwork' for customs, has sparked outrage and debate over religious respect and the handling of holy artefacts. The motive behind the…

The Times of India

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty Is Finally Coming To Australia: ‘Worst Kept Secret’

Yes, Hailey Bieber's Rhode will finally be available in Australia, with the viral beauty brand landing in Mecca stores in February.

Pedestrian.tv

Mecca Bingo owner Rank sees boss retire after nearly eight years at the helm

Chief executive John O’Reilly will step down on January 29 and be replaced on an interim basis by chief financial officer Richard Harris.

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Victim List Reveals Many Mecca–Medina Pilgrims Travelled Through Two Hyderabad Agencies

A victim list has revealed that most pilgrims feared lost in the Mecca–Medina bus crash had booked through just two Hyderabad agencies: Makkah Travels and Flyzone Travels.

International Business Times UK

Immigration raids paralyze key California farm region as workers stay home

Fear from raids are overwhelming food banks, churches and housing,

Axios

Spanish Muslims retrace ancient Hajj travel route on horseback from Andalusia to Saudi Arabia

Three Spanish Muslims who rode on horseback to the Hajj in Saudi Arabia say they followed a path not traveled for more than 500 years

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it. The Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, occurs once a year during the lunar month of Dhul-Hijja,…

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UK brands are celebrating Eid – here’s what makes an effective and inclusive campaign

In the run-up to Eid al-Adha – a major Muslim festival that celebrates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and coincides with the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca – UK retailers are joining the celebrations.

The Conversation

Fragrance-free toiletries and lots of snacks: The ultimate packing list for the Hajj pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year.

Euronews

The 45-page guide to staying safe at the Hajj this year

Saudi authorities have published a 45-page safety kit in eight languages

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey

Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Euronews

The water of Hajj: A simple illustrated guide to Zamzam

The wellspring in Mecca is believed to have flowed for more than 4,000 years and still nourishes pilgrims to this day.

Al Jazeera

No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam

The Independent UK

How Saudi Arabia plans to avoid repeat of last year’s record Hajj deaths as temperature again hits 50C

Authorities will ask pilgrims to wear health trackers and fine unregistered visitors

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Drones used to surveil Hajj participants as 269,000 barred from Mecca

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Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca

Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits.

The Independent UK

Mecca: Saudi Arabia launches Hajj permit crackdown in bid to stop heat deaths

Saudi officials said they had stopped 269,678 people without permits from entering the city

International Business Times

No Permit, No Hajj: Saudi Intensifies Crackdown After Heat Deaths

Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week's hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions.

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Al Jazeera

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 Conversation

Why Muslims often don’t celebrate Eid on the same day – even within one country

Eid is a special time for Muslims. There are two major Eid celebrations each year: Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and Eid al-Adha is connected to the dates of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

The Conversation

More than 1,300 Hajj pilgrims died this year when humidity and heat pushed past survivable limits. It’s just the start

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Muslims undertake the Hajj –the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. In 2024, the pilgrimage took place in mid-June, the start of the Saudi summer.

The Independent UK

A look at some of the world’s major crowd disasters

Fifty-six people were killed in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea on Sunday

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One Gearhead's Unforgettable Pilgrimage to Japan

As a kid, the Countach wasn’t on my bedroom wall. Nor were bright red Ferraris or streaking silver Mercedes. Instead it was Initial D, Hot Version, Best Motoring, HKS, Greddy, APEX’i, Top Secret, D1GP, Super GT, the Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Fuji Speedway, and Suzuka Circuit. Japan was my…

The Times of India

On this day, 47 years ago! When Pele brought 'Mecca of Indian football' to a standstill

NEW DELHI: The footballing legend Pele, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, brought the football-crazy city of Kolkata, often called the 'Mecca of Indian football' to a standstill on September 24, 1977, exactly 47 years ago on this day.

The Conversation

Hajj in extraordinary heat: what a scholar of Islam saw in Mecca

At least 1,300 people died because of scorching heat during the Hajj pilgrimage in June 2024. It’s not the first time that such a tragic incident hit the pilgrimage. More than a thousand were killed in a heat wave in 1985, and deaths due to stampedes and other crowd-related disasters…

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