Topic: Hajj
An unbroken covenant with God: what the Hajj means for Muslims
Ali Hammoud, Western Sydney University
Millions of men, women and children have converged on Mecca this week for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Saudi government says...
“This year, we will witness largest Hajj pilgrimage in history,” say Hajj officials
“This year, we will witness the largest Hajj pilgrimage in history,” an official at the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said
Delhi govt’s notice creates anxiety, Haj Manzil residents become homeless once again
Haj Manzil located in the Turkman Gate has got 70-80 residents, who were footpath dwellers during the COVID pandemic. They consist of senior citizens, daily wagers and students.
Pilgrimage in a pandemic: lessons from Mecca on containing COVID-19
Ahmed Kalebi, University of Nairobi
As a Muslim, at least once a year I go on pilgrimage to Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, located in Saudi...
Saudi Arabia will organise Hajj to Mecca this year
Saudi Arabia has said it will organise the pilgrimage to Mecca this year, but under special conditions to guard against the spread of the virus, state TV reported.