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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...

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...

Kenyan pilgrims raise concerns over poor Hajj services in Saudi Arabia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 17, 2024

Kenyan pilgrims have complained about unfair treatment, citing crammed living spaces, inadequate bathroom facilities, and high transport costs, issues...

Millions of Pilgrims reflect on Prophet Muhammad's farewell sermon at Mount Arafa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2024

In the last year of his life, the Prophet (peace be upon him) informed the Muslims that he would be performing Hajj that year.

Millions of Muslims gather on Mt. Arafat for climax of annual Hajj pilgrimage
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2024

Dressed in white, worshippers began arriving at dawn for the most challenging day of the rituals, climbing the 70-metre hill where the Prophet Mohamme...

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...

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. 

Hajj 2024: Somalia committee evaluates pilgrim accommodation in Makkah as travel begins
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 03, 2024

The Hajj Committee, established in October 2023 with nine members, is responsible for managing travel and logistics for pilgrims.

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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