Illegal Pilgrims to Be Dealt with Sternly
Posted Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
MAKKAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said billions of riyals needed for conducting Haj pilgrimage annually is solely met by the Saudi government. He also warned illegal pilgrim and fake Haj ser…
Rain Soaks Pilgrims on Muslim Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Posted Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Lightening flashes over thousands of tents housing Muslim pilgrims crowded together in Mina , during the annual Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. The annual Islamic pilgrimage dra…
Muslim Pilgrims Launch Into Final Hajj Rituals
Posted Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AFP) – Muslims symbolically stoned the devil in Mina valley, near Mecca, launching into the final rituals of the hajj, the world's largest annual pilgrimage which this ye…
Muslim Hajj Pilgrims Perform Devil-Stoning Ritual
Posted Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
WATCH: Muslims in Azerbaijan celebrate Eid al-Adha, the festival that coincides with the end of the annual hajj pilgrimage. The day is devoted to showing kindness and generosity to others, and is ofte…
Millions of Muslims Answer Call of Hajj
Posted Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Nearly 3 million Muslims performing the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia climbed the rocky Mount Arafat on Monday, chanting that they have come to answer God's call.
Muslims Ascend Holy Mount, Eid Al-Adha Begins
Posted Monday, November 15, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Saudi Arabia — Nearly 3 million Muslims performing the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia climbed the rocky desert Mount Arafat on Monday, chanting that they have come to answer God's call.The w…
Muslims on Hajj in Saudi Arabia Ascend Holy Mount
Posted Monday, November 15, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Muslim pilgrims pray on a rocky hill called the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws 2,5 million visitors each…
Muslim Pilgrims Begin Hajj Peak Day
Posted Monday, November 15, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
More than two million Muslim pilgrims have begun assembling on Mount Arafat and in its surrounding plain on the peak day of the hajj, the world's largest annual pilgrimage.By 5am (1300 AEDT) on Mo…
Muslims Gather for Hajj
Posted Monday, November 15, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Nearly three million muslims have gathered for the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.The white-robed pilgrims began their ascent of the Mountain of Mercy at Arafat at dawn Monday.The climb at Ara…
Muslim Pilgrims Begin Haj / PHOTO
Posted Sunday, November 14, 2010 in Islam, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
At least 2.5 million Muslims began the annual haj pilgrimage on Sunday, heading to an encampment near the holy city of Mecca to retrace the route taken by the Prophet Mohammad. Travelling on foot, by …