The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, will start on Friday with well over one million Muslims from around the world expected to take part.Last year the hajj drew more than 1.8 ...

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 ...

The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do so.

The pilgrimage draws Muslims from around the world to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Over 2 The post Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, takes place this week ...

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.

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.