Dhul-Hijjah

Saudi Arabia is preparing to close Hajj entries at midnight on Friday, May 22, 2026, with approximately 80 percent of the expected 1.7 million pilgrims having already arrived in the holy lands. Early arrivals are splitting their…

A wave of joy swept through the global Muslim community following the official sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon, marking Monday, May 18th, as the start of the holy month. Saudi Arabian authorities and religious councils worldwide…