Hajj

A Muslim pilgrim pours water on his head to cool down from the heat, as he takes part in the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
Middle East

Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians

The new deaths bring the total reported so far by multiple countries to 577, according to an AFP tally

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

How many pilgrims performing Hajj this year?

Pilgrims from around the world will pray at Mount Arafat on Saturday Photo: Sajjad HUSSAIN
Middle East

Muslim pilgrims including 85,000 Bangladeshis pray on Mount Arafat in hajj climax

Pilgrims leave after offering prayers outside at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, early Friday, 14 June, 2024. Photo: UNB
Middle East

Over 1.5m pilgrims including 85,000 Bangladeshis descend on Mina on first day of Hajj

Muslim pilgrims carry umbrellas amid high temperatures outside Namira Mosque on the plain of Arafat during the annual hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photos: Reuters
World+Biz

Saudi Arabia warns hajj pilgrims of extreme heat risks at holy sites

Muslim pilgrims walk towards their tents in Mina ahead of annual Haj pilgrimage near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia 19 August, 2018. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Mina: High-tech hub and expansive tent city at the heart of Hajj pilgrimage

Pilgrims leave after offering prayers outside at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, early Friday, 14 June, 2024. Photo: UNB
World+Biz

In Mecca's sweltering heat, Muslims start this year's Hajj pilgrimage

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 6, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Middle East

More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage

Foreign Minister and Joint General Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League Dr Hasan Mahmud meets Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan at the VIP lounge of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as he left Dhaka on a Saudi Airlines flight on Tuesday, 11 June 2024. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Hasan Mahmud visiting Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Saudi Arabia prohibits 'political slogans' during Hajj in apparent Gaza reference

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Iran says Saudi Arabia has expelled 6 state media journalists ahead of the Hajj after detaining them 

First Hajj flight leaves Ctg with 398 passengers
Bangladesh

First Hajj flight leaves Ctg with 398 passengers

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 6, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Bangladesh

Hajj agencies ordered to enter flight data in Saudi e-portal promptly