Articles tagged with "Hajj 2026"
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Ancient camel grooming tradition draws crowds at Karachi cattle market
A camel groomer creates intricate hand-cut patterns on sacrificial camels at Karachi’s Northern Bypass cattle market ahead of Eid al-Adha, preserving the traditional Sindhi art of Oont Ki Katai through skilled scissor work.
May 27, 2026
Millions perform stoning ritual in Mina as Eid al-Adha begins
Pilgrims gather in Mina to perform the symbolic stoning ritual marking the start of Eid al-Adha after spending the night in Muzdalifah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
May 27, 2026
Sun aligns above Holy Kaaba in rare astronomical phenomenon
As Muslims from around the world gather for Hajj 2026, the sun aligns directly above the Holy Kaaba in Makkah during a rare astronomical phenomenon used to determine the Qibla direction.
May 27, 2026
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Pakistani pilgrims reach Muzdalifah as Hajj moved toward conclusion
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says every pilgrim is “very special” for the government during visits to Pakistani Hajj camps in Mina as pilgrims gather for the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
May 26, 2026
How Eid al-Adha celebrations are rooted in faith and sacrifice
Muslims gather for Eid al-Adha prayers and animal sacrifice celebrations, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and emphasizing charity, compassion and community welfare during one of Islam’s most significant religious festivals.
May 26, 2026
Pilgrims kick off Hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balance
Over 1.5 million Muslims began pouring into a vast tent city in the holy city of Makkah on Monday for the annual Hajj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to the war in the Middle East.
May 25, 2026
Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war
As more than a million pilgrims poured into the holy city ahead of the hajj, the breadth and diversity of the global Islamic community was on vivid display, with many carrying paraphernalia such as bags and umbrellas showing their country of origin.
May 24, 2026
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
'The total number of pilgrims arriving from abroad has reached 1,518,153,' Saleh Al-Murabba, the commander of Saudi Arabia's Hajj Passport Forces, told a press conference late Friday.
May 23, 2026
Pakistan announces three-day public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha
Pakistan's government declares a three-day public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signing off on the decision
May 20, 2026