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1,200-year-old gold hoard discovered in Saudi Arabia may have been buried by a medieval pilgrim

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,200-year-old hoard of gold, silver and gemstones that was buried along a medieval ...

Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the ...
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Saudi Arabia Stops 269,678 Muslims Without Hajj Permits From Entering Mecca

Saudi Arabia Stops 269,678 Muslims Without Hajj Permits From Entering Mecca MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj ...

With ice cream and giant fans, haj pilgrims battle searing heat in Saudi Arabia

Daytime temperatures could hover between 42 and 47 deg C in Mecca during the haj. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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How Mecca is the lynchpin for Saudi Arabia's hospitality and tourism drive

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Billboards line the Umm Al Qura highway leading to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, displaying manicured public spaces, glass-fronted stores and sleek towers. It’s part of a ...

Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual during the final days of Hajj. This act is seen ...
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Deputy emir of Makkah says Saudi Arabia will continue enhancing Hajj services

ARAFAT — Deputy Emir of Makkah Region and Vice Chairman of the Permanent Hajj and Umrah Committee Prince Saud bin Mishaal said Saudi Arabia will continue developing the Hajj system and improving ...

Millions gather in Mecca for Hajj 2026 today despite Middle East war — key dates, rituals explained

Pilgrims start arriving early in Saudi Arabia, however the main rituals begin on Monday, 25 May, according to the strict ...