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Pilgrims Flock to Medina Under New Digital System

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are currently arriving in the holy city of Medina to visit the Prophet's Mosque after completing their Hajj rituals in Mecca. The faithful are eager to pray in the revered "Garden of Paradise," a…

Turkish Pilgrims Reach Arafat for Key Hajj Rituals

Turkish pilgrims performing the Hajj have swiftly arrived at their camps in Arafat, completing the 21-kilometer journey from Mecca in just 25 minutes via a specially allocated traffic route. Upon arrival, the groups expressed high…

Millions Begin Sacred Journey to Mount Arafat

The massive transfer of approximately two million Hajj pilgrims from Mecca to the foothills of Mount Arafat has officially begun ahead of the pilgrimage's most critical ritual. In a major logistical update this year, Saudi officials are…

Upgraded Comfort for Hajj Pilgrims

Türkiye’s Directorate of Religious Affairs has finalized preparations to host tens of thousands of Hajj pilgrims in fully air-conditioned tents at Mount Arafat. During the vital Arafat standing ceremony on May 26, these…

Hajj Pilgrims Visit Historic Mecca Cemetery

As Muslims gather in the holy city for the Hajj pilgrimage, worshippers are flocking to the historic Jannatul Mualla Cemetery to honor the family and companions of the Prophet Muhammad. The sacred site, which includes the resting…

Millions Converge on Mecca as Hajj Deadline Approaches

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…

Pilgrims Visit Historic Cave of Hira

During the Hajj season, thousands of pilgrims make the arduous trek up Mount Nur to visit the Cave of Hira, a site of profound historical significance in Islam. To avoid Mecca's sweltering midday temperatures, which often top 40 degrees…

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