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Egypt cracks down on tourism companies after Hajj deaths
Reuters  |  Jun 23, 2024

Medical and security sources say at least 672 Egyptians died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, with 31 deaths confirmed as being the result...

Heat wave kills more than 1,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 22, 2024

It is feared that the death toll could be higher, as more than half of the victims were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extre...

Tunisian president sacks minister after dozens die on Hajj pilgrimage
Reuters  |  Jun 22, 2024

Brahim Chaibi, the minister of religious affairs, has been fired following the deaths of at least 49 Tunisians due to the extreme heat in Saudi Arabia...

Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Reuters  |  Jun 19, 2024

Stampedes, tent fires and other accidents have caused hundreds of deaths during Hajj in the past 30 years, forcing the Saudi government to build new i...

Over 2 million muslims begin annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 14, 2024

A total of 3,300 Kenyan Muslims are participating in this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and are looking forward to enjoying the accommodation arrang...

Kenyan Muslims to observe fasting on Day of Arafa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 12, 2024

In Eastleigh, most restaurants are expected to be closed during the day as many Muslims will be fasting from dawn to dusk. However, other activities w...

Chief Kadhi announces Eid-ul-Adha on June 16 after crescent moon sighting in Mecca
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 06, 2024

Dhul Hijjah holds great importance for Muslims worldwide, as it encompasses the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha.

Saudi warns pilgrims to brace for above-average heat during Hajj
John Mbati  |  Jun 05, 2024

Mecca and Medina will witness an increase in average temperatures of one and a half to two degrees above normal. 

First group of Kenyan pilgrims departs for Hajj in Mecca
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 03, 2024

This departure marks the beginning of a phased travel plan for Kenyan pilgrims. In total, 3,300 Kenyans are expected to participate in this year's Haj...

Explainer: What happens when pilgrim dies in Mecca
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 01, 2024

This pilgrimage, while spiritually significant, is also fraught with challenges. Some pilgrims do not return home alive. These deaths can occur for va...

Hajj 2024: Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, the leader of this year's Arafat sermon
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2024

Sheikh Al-Muaiqly's duty this year underscores the significance of his roles in spreading Islamic teachings.

500 Somali pilgrims arrive in Mecca to begin Hajj journey
Yunis Dekow  |  May 24, 2024

On Thursday, 500 pilgrims touched down in Saudi Arabia, with 11,000 Somalis anticipated to participate in this year's pilgrimage to Mecca.

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