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An unbroken covenant with God: what the Hajj means for Muslims

Millions of men, women and children have converged on Mecca this week for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Saudi government says it will be the largest crowd ever for the pilgrimage.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023

Hajj rules change has 'broken' local travel agents in Manchester

“When the news came, it put us in a bad position, we had to refund everyone"

Manchester Evening News · Jul 10, 2022

This Eid al-Adha, the new rules for hajj have left many frustrated

The Saudi Arabian government's new rules for the pilgrimage left many Muslims frustrated and disappointed. Some couldn't make the journey, and others were shocked by the conditions upon arrival.

WEKU · Jul 9, 2022

British Muslim travel agencies in uproar over Saudi hajj changes

Saudi Arabia tells pilgrims to use new online system and to seek refunds from any agencies they have already paid

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022

Hajj pilgrimage: Heartache and confusion for British Muslims left in limbo by new Saudi rules

Problems with new ‘lottery’ system brought in after Covid have left prospective travellers disappointed and thousands of pounds out of pocket, Maryam Zakir-Hussain reports

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022

Australian Muslims 'devastated' by Saudi Arabia's new Hajj pilgrimage lottery

As 1 million Muslims prepare to make the journey of a lifetime to visit Islam's holiest sites, the Saudi government makes a surprise announcement devastating Muslim communities across Australia and the Western world.

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022