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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.

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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…

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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 Times of India

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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What is meningococcal disease? UK issues health warning about potentially deadly condition

Infected people have returned to the country from the famous Hajj pilgrimage, the annual event for Muslims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard

Maryland couple among 1,300 who died on pilgrimage in sweltering Mecca

More than 1,300 people died during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as temperatures exceeded 120F

The Guardian - US

Tuesday briefing: Why did so many pilgrims lose their lives during the hajj?

In today’s newsletter: At least 1,300 people died during the hajj, when temperatures soared to 51C. As Saudi Arabia victim blames the dead for poor planning, what does the future hold for the holy journey

The Guardian - UK

Over 1,300 Pilgrims Perish In Hajj Amid Sweltering Heat

Tragedy strikes as over 1,300 pilgrims die in scorching heat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Efforts to ensure safety and well-being of partici...

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More than 1,300 died during Hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat

Pilgrims were seen fainting, vomiting and collapsing in the scorching heat as they braced soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca

Evening Standard

Hundreds Of Deaths In Mecca During Annual Hajj Pilgrimage

An elderly Indonesian man's death during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca highlights challenges faced by elderly pilgrims in extreme heat. Urgent need for impr...

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Over 1300 people dead during 2024 Hajj pilgrimage amid heatwave

This year about 1.8 million pilgrims arrived in Mecca and walked long distances amid a deadly heatwave with temperatures exceeding 51C

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Saudi Says 1,301 Deaths During Hajj, Mostly Unregistered Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits.

International Business Times

Egypt To Prosecute Travel Agents Over Hajj 'Fraud': Government

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly ordered 16 tourism companies stripped of their licences and referred their managers to the public prosecutor Saturday over illegal pilgrimages to Mecca, the cabinet said.

The Guardian - UK

One man’s desperate search for wife as more than 1,000 hajj pilgrims die in extreme heat

Hoda Nagib and her husband had walked 20km in the baking sun in Saudi Arabia while on Mecca pilgrimage

International Business Times

'Bodies On The Ground': Pilgrims Recount Hajj Heat Horrors

After years of failing to secure a hajj visa, Yasser finally concluded he had no choice but to perform the holy pilgrimage illegally, a move he has now come to regret.

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Australian dies during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

Intense heat has killed hundreds taking part in the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, including one Australian, the government has confirmed.

Evening Standard

Hajj death toll rises 'above 500' as pilgrims in Saudi Arabia face extreme heat

Temperatures reached 49C in the holy city of Mecca

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Hundreds Dead In Mecca Heatwave During Annual Hajj Pilgrimage

Tragedy strikes at the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca due to extreme heat, highlighting the economic significance for Saudi Arabia.

Evening Standard

What is Hajj and why are there so many deaths during the Muslim pilgrimage?

At least 550 pilgrims have reportedly died this year in Mecca, Islam's holiest city, but the annual ritual remains vital for Muslims — here’s why

The Conversation

Amid scorching heat, 900 people died this week in Saudi Arabia. Climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky

Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The mass migration is unparalleled in scale, and pilgrims face numerous health hazards.

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Dozens Dead From Heatstroke During Annual Muslim Hajj Pilgrimage

Extreme heat during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca leads to deaths and heatstroke cases, prompting health precautions for over 1.8 million participants.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures touch 51C in Saudi Arabia

More than 1.83 million Muslims have performed the Hajj this year

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