Hajj

Türkiye’s Presidency of Religious Affairs won first prize at the “Diamond” level in the “Most Successful Hajj Organization” category at the Lebbeytum Awards in Mecca. Organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the award…

Around 1.8 million international pilgrims and 100,000 local worshippers performed key Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. After standing at Arafat on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah, then proceeded to Mina to stone the…

Around 1.7 million Muslims gathered at Arafat during Hajj, praying for peace and forgiveness despite 45°C heat. Many climbed Mount Arafat, while others prayed nearby due to the crowd. Turkish pilgrims were advised to stay in cooled…

İsa Demirhan, a Turkish SMA patient, has fulfilled his 16-year-long dream of performing Hajj. Despite his condition, Demirhan said his illness does not prevent him from completing the pilgrimage. Using a wheelchair, Demirhan traveled to…

Over 1.7 million pilgrims in Mecca continue their rituals ahead of Arafat Day on June 5. Saudi authorities are checking Nusuk cards to control access. Turkish teams are assisting with health, transport, and guidance. Pilgrims will be taken…

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have filled the Kaaba during this year’s Hajj. Saudi Arabia, which did not issue Hajj visas to children under 12, implemented strict measures including banning those without Hajj visas from entering the…

During the 1446 Hijri Hajj rituals in Mecca, pilgrims ran toward the Kaaba and prayed for Palestine. A prayer by a group from Turkmenistan during tawaf stood out as they spoke in Turkish, making it understandable for pilgrims from Türkiye.…

Millions of Muslims arriving in Mecca for the 1446 Hajj have begun their pilgrimage with powerful emotional moments as they face the Kaaba for the first time. Entering the holy city in the state of ihram, they perform umrah rituals and…

After completing their pilgrimage in Mecca, pilgrims travel to Medina to pray at Masjid al-Nabawi and visit the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) tomb. They can visit the sacred ar-Rawda al-Mutahhara once daily by appointment…