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Diplomats Say At Least 550 Pilgrims Died During Hajj, Mostly Egyptians

Diplomats said on Tuesday that at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year.

International Business Times

Muslim pilgrims warp up Hajj with final symbolic stoning of the devil and final circling of Kaaba

Muslim pilgrims are wrapping up the Hajj, or pilgrimage, in the deadly summer heat with the third day of the symbolic stoning of the devil, and the last circumambulation around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, in the city of Mecca

The Independent UK

Jordan says at least 14 pilgrims die during Hajj amid searing heat in Mecca

Saudi Arabia authorities urge pilgrims to protect themselves from extreme heat, hydrate and use umbrellas.

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Hajj Pilgrimage Ends Amid Deadly Saudi Heat Spike

Saudi Arabia on Monday warned of a temperature spike in Mecca as Muslim pilgrims wrapped up the hajj in searing conditions, with more than a dozen heat-related deaths confirmed.

International Business Times

Muslim pilgrims resume symbolic stoning of the devil as they wrap up Hajj pilgrimage in deadly heat

Muslim pilgrims have used the early morning hours to perform the second day of the symbolic stoning of the devil, as noontime summer heat caused heatstroke among thousands wrapping up the Hajj pilgrimage

The Independent UK

At least 14 people dead during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to intense heatwave

At least 17 people are also missing as temperatures reach 47C

The Independent UK

At least 14 pilgrims die during hajj pilgrimage amid soaring temperatures

Jordanians died in Saudi Arabia after suffering heatstroke, said officials, with temperatures reaching 47C in Mecca

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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world

The Independent UK

Mount Arafat: Peak Of Hajj Pilgrimage

Learn about the significance of Mount Arafat in the Hajj pilgrimage and the rituals involved.

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Understanding The Significance Of Hajj For Muslims

Learn about the significance of Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and the rituals and spiritual experiences associated with it.

International Business Times

Hajj On The Cheap: Off-the-books Pilgrims Hide Out In Mecca

Living on canned beans and meat, the 70-year-old Egyptian has been hiding out in a Mecca apartment for weeks, hoping to evade a Saudi dragnet and perform the hajj pilgrimage illegally.

The Times of India

Indian football team arrives in Kolkata for Sunil Chhetri's final hurrah

NEW DELHI: The Indian football team has arrived in Kolkata, the Mecca of Indian football, with their focus firmly set on the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium.

The Guardian - UK

Big Zuu Goes to Mecca review – a quietly revolutionary portrait of Islam

This thoroughly sweet look at the grime artist and TV chef making a pilgrimage is that rarest of things – an intimate profile of being male and Muslim

The Guardian - UK

Beehives and Biba: 60s fashion comes out swinging in 2024

From the revival of a London style mecca to TV’s Palm Royale, the decade’s trends are making a comeback

The Hindu

Air travel plans, summer tourism take a hit as temperatures soar, elections due in April

There has been a shift in travel plans thanks to the unusual temperatures and the upcoming General elections. Bitten by the poll bug, a good number of expatriates have chosen to fly home rather than bring their families abroad for the summer vacation; while many pilgrims set to visit Mecca…

The Independent UK

Somber, joyful, magical: Some of the most compelling AP religion photos of 2023

In the searing heat of Mecca, throngs of Muslims from around the world converged for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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