Hajj 2025

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At least 13 Iranian nationals die during Hajj amid rising heat

The pilgrims' cause of death has not been determined, however, temperatures in Saudi Arabia's holy cities are rising, reaching 47 degrees.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 June, 2025

Muslim pilgrims gather to pray on Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage on June 5, 2025. (Photo by HAZEM BADER/AFP via Getty Images)

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Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in hajj apex

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 June, 2025

Last year, many illegal pilgrims died due to the intense

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Saudi stops 269,678 pilgrims without Hajj permits from Mecca

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

04 June, 2025

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Hajj 2025: Will Saudi Arabia avoid a heat catastrophe this year?

The New Arab Staff

04 June, 2025

Pilgrim candidates perform their prayers at Haram al-Sharif

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Million-plus pilgrims begin Hajj under blazing sun

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

04 June, 2025

Former prisoners from Syria, Palestine arrive in Mecca for Hajj in emotional journey

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Emotional Hajj journey for former prisoners from Syria and Gaza

The New Arab Staff

03 June, 2025

Muslim prospective pilgrims climb the Jabal al-Nour (al-Noor mountain) to visit Hira Cave during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on June 01, 2025. (Photo by Esra Hacioglu/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Saudi hosts urge pilgrims to stay indoors during hajj high point

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

03 June, 2025

More than 1.3 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Mecca ahead of the annual hajj [Getty]

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Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

02 June, 2025

Muslims perform Umrah pilgrimage at Masjid al-Haram

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Saudi frees Iran cleric it detained ahead of Hajj

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

29 May, 2025

Muslims from different countries perform their morning prayers at Masjid al-Haram in Mecca

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Saudi Arabia says Hajj pilgrimage to begin on 4 June

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 May, 2025

Prospective pilgrims started their worship in Mecca

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Iran cleric detained in Saudi Arabia over video ahead of Hajj

The New Arab Staff

27 May, 2025

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Reviving the historic Andalusian route to Hajj on horseback

Bianca Carrera

21 May, 2025