hajj

Nearly 1.5 million people are set to begin the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia today

This year no stoning will be allowed from 6:00 to 10:30 am on the first day

The smart umbrella 'Kafya' features a built-in electric charger, GPS system and three different USB outlets

IHC turns down Hamid Saeed Kazmi's interim bail plea in Hajj corruption case

The incident comes as Saudi authorities continue to unveil new safety measures for this year’s Hajj in September

The incident happened near the Grand Mosque as the pilgrims gathered in large numbers to mark the Laylatul Qadr

At least 2,297 pilgrims died during the stampede on September 24 during last year's Hajj

99 Pakistanis among 2,070 people died in a crush when thousands converged on a walkway intersection in Makkah last Sep

Bracelets will help authorities provide care and identify people, says an official of Saudi Press Agency

Mateen performed the pilgrimage for 10 days in March 2011 and again for eight days in March 2012