Saudi officials say they have stopped more than 269,000 Muslims without permits for the Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca.

Millions of Muslims are preparing to undertake Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the central pillars of Islam.

The Hajj, which is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it, is one of ...

Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim ...

Saudi Arabia has barred nearly 270,000 people from entering Mecca to mitigate overcrowding and safety risks ahead of Hajj ...

Here is a look at the hajj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia has introduced stricter rules for Hajj pilgrims amid growing concerns about extreme heat, which took a deadly ...

Saudi Arabia is cracking down on Hajj permit violations to prevent heat deaths during the pilgrimage. Officials announced on ...

The Hajj pilgrimage begins Wednesday, June 4. In terms of tourism, it's one of the most important weeks in Saudi Arabia.

Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim ...

Saudi authorities have asked pilgrims performing the Hajj to remain in their tents for several hours during the high point of ...

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the full operational readiness of the Mashaer Metro Train for this year’s Hajj starting ...