Journalists have become used to reporting annual disasters at the hajj, the once-in-a-lifetime trip to Mecca that all Muslims ...

The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, will start on Wednesday with well over one million Muslims from around the world expected to take part. All Muslims are expected to ...

Pilgrims stream into Arafat during this year's Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, AP explains. Associated Press Videos. Updated Fri, June 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM UTC.

Muslim pilgrims are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam. Associated Press Videos. Updated Tue, June 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM UTC.

Every year, millions of Muslims complete a pilgrimage to Mecca called The Hajj. This pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. But what does this ...

Begging is not encouraged in Islam, especially if one is able to earn a living. However, we should not scold the beggar. The advice is to choose to give, or refuse politely and move on.

Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, and pilgrimage. Muslims see various meanings and lessons in observing the fast.