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Muslim pilgrims warp up Hajj with final symbolic stoning of the devil and final circling of Kaaba

Muslim pilgrims are wrapping up the Hajj, or pilgrimage, in the deadly summer heat with the third day of the symbolic stoning of the devil, and the last circumambulation around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, in the city of Mecca

The Independent UK

Jordan says at least 14 pilgrims die during Hajj amid searing heat in Mecca

Saudi Arabia authorities urge pilgrims to protect themselves from extreme heat, hydrate and use umbrellas.

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Hajj Pilgrimage Ends Amid Deadly Saudi Heat Spike

Saudi Arabia on Monday warned of a temperature spike in Mecca as Muslim pilgrims wrapped up the hajj in searing conditions, with more than a dozen heat-related deaths confirmed.

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Muslim pilgrims resume symbolic stoning of the devil as they wrap up Hajj pilgrimage in deadly heat

Muslim pilgrims have used the early morning hours to perform the second day of the symbolic stoning of the devil, as noontime summer heat caused heatstroke among thousands wrapping up the Hajj pilgrimage

The Independent UK

At least 14 dead and 17 missing during Hajj pilgrimage amid soaring temperatures

The heat reached 47C in Mecca on Sunday and 46C in the nearby pilgrimage site of Mina

Evening Standard

At least 14 people dead during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to intense heatwave

At least 17 people are also missing as temperatures reach 47C

The Independent UK

At least 14 pilgrims die during hajj pilgrimage amid soaring temperatures

Jordanians died in Saudi Arabia after suffering heatstroke, said officials, with temperatures reaching 47C in Mecca

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Hajj Pilgrims 'Stone The Devil' As Muslims Mark Eid Al-Adha

Pilgrims on Sunday performed the last major ritual of the hajj, the "stoning of the devil", in western Saudi Arabia as Muslims the world over celebrated the Eid al-Adha holiday.

International Business Times

Muslim Pilgrims Complete Hajj Rituals Amid Sweltering Heat

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia complete Hajj rituals, including symbolic stoning of the devil, amid Eid al-Adha celebrations. Muslims worldwide express solidarit...

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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world

The Independent UK

Mount Arafat: Peak Of Hajj Pilgrimage

Learn about the significance of Mount Arafat in the Hajj pilgrimage and the rituals involved.

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Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak

Masses of Muslims gathered at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection on the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage

The Independent UK

Millions start Hajj in shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza

Rituals expected to draw more than two million pilgrims this year praying for peace in Gaza, Yemen and Sudan.

Al Jazeera

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

Muslim pilgrims have converged on a vast tent camp in the desert near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, officially beginning the annual Hajj

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Million-plus Begin Hajj Pilgrimage Under Shadow Of Gaza War

More than a million Muslim pilgrims were in Mecca Friday for the start of a hajj pilgrimage held against the grim backdrop of the Gaza war and in exhausting summer heat.

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Masses of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia circle the Kaaba ahead of the official beginning of the Hajj

Muslim pilgrims in Mecca in Saudi Arabia are circling the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, as they prepare for the official start of the Hajj

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As Pilgrims Swelter, Climate Change Looms Over Hajj

From misting systems to heat-reflective road coverings, Saudi officials are trying to aid hajj pilgrims in coping with heat, but scientists caution that climate change may outpace these efforts.

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Muslim Pilgrims Flock To Mecca For Annual Hajj

Over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims gather in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, expressing hopes for peace and freedom for Palestine. Pilgrims perform ri...

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The Independent UK

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

Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca for the Hajj, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale

Al Jazeera

When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2024?

This year, based on the moon sighting, Hajj will start on June 14, with Eid al-Adha being celebrated on June 16.

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Understanding The Significance Of Hajj For Muslims

Learn about the significance of Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and the rituals and spiritual experiences associated with it.

The Independent UK

What's Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage, and why is it significant for Muslims?

Once a year, Muslims coming to Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam

Evening Standard

Hajj fraud warning given to UK Muslims from MPs and police ahead of 2024 pilgrimage

Scam victims urged to come forward despite criminals preying on their feelings of guilt and shame

The Independent UK

Somber, joyful, magical: Some of the most compelling AP religion photos of 2023

In the searing heat of Mecca, throngs of Muslims from around the world converged for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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China makes it harder for its Muslim citizens to go to Mecca, or anywhere else

Chinese Muslims take roundabout trips for their Hajj pilgrimage, trying to circumvent China's tightened surveillance at every turn — and possible arrest on their return, pilgrims and tour leaders say.

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