The beginning of another pilgrimage is a reassuring sign that despite the ups and downs of life, deeper traditions and values endure

Large numbers of Muslims converge once a year in Saudi Arabia to unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage that is one of…

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converge in Saudi Arabia, uniting in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj. While...

Practical advice on patience, preparation and what to expect on the journey to Makkah

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converge in Saudi Arabia, uniting in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj.

More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the…

The beginning of another pilgrimage is a reassuring sign that despite the ups and downs of life, deeper traditions and values endure

Over 1.5 million faithful gather as annual sacred rites in Mecca officially get under way.

Millions of pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, circling the Kaaba in sweltering heat as faith, repentance and global uncertainty shape this sacred journey.

Explore powerful images from Hajj 2026 as millions of pilgrims gather in Mecca for a sacred journey of faith and devotion.