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Hajj 2026: 1.5 million gather in Mecca despite threat of Iranian strikes
About 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims are performing the Hajj in Mecca as Saudi Arabia hosts the annual pilgrimage amid fears of renewed war with Iran and possible missile attacks, with many ignoring travel warnings and saying they are in the 'safest place in the world'
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en.tempo.co
Saudi Arabia: 1.5 Million Join Hajj Pilgrimage Despite War
Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway.
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independent.co.uk
Photos of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as heightened regional tensions linked to the war involving Iran cast a shadow over this year’s…
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africanews.com
Muslim pilgrims pray in Mecca before start of Hajj | Africanews
Muslim worshippers gathered in Mecca for prayers on Friday in the final days before the start of the Hajj, one of the biggest gatherings in the Islamic calendar.
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arabnews.com
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international…
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thejakartapost.com
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
The numbers of pilgrims are expected to rise further over the next two days as they continue to arrive from abroad ahead of the formal rituals that mark the beginning of the hajj…
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dailysabah.com
Hajj pilgrim arrivals top last year’s figure despite Iran war
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have entered Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Hajj, surpassing last year’s international arrivals despite ongoing...
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punchng.com
Over 1.5 million pilgrims flood Saudi Arabia for Hajj surpassing 2025 record
Over 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, surpassing last year's international visitor numbers despite ongoing Middle East conflicts.
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dawn.com
Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
Regional airlines have worked to restore their operational capacity after weeks of airspace closures owing to airstrikes in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Gulf states.
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vanguardngr.com
Hajj: Over 1.5 million pilgrims flood Saudi Arabia surpassing 2025 record
Despite the complications, pilgrims have continued to flock to Saudi Arabia to participate in this year's hajj.
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Haj arrivals top 1.5m despite Middle East conflict
MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from abroad for the upcoming Haj, according to a ...
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al-monitor.com
Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war
Despite the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia."Even…
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france24.com
Despite Middle East war, foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj
Despite the war in the Middle East, foreign pilgrims have flocked to Mecca to participate in this year’s hajj. According to officials, more than 1.5 million have already arrived…
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gulfnews.com
Pilgrims flock to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage
Pilgrims flock to Saudi Arabia for Hajj as war rages in the Middle East, with worshippers citing faith, safety measures and a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual duty.
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malaymail.com
‘I will come whichever way I can’: Western pilgrims defy Middle East tensions to perform Haj
MECCA, May 25 — Despite the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel’s mind that he would attend this year’s Haj pilgrimage in...
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npr.org
Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns
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…
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Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun
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thehindu.com
Muslims begin annual Hajj in sweltering heat against backdrop of war concerns
Muslims embark on Hajj amidst regional tensions, with over 1.5 million pilgrims braving the heat in Mecca.
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scmp.com
Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions
Over 1.5 million faithful gather as annual sacred rites in Mecca officially get under way.
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Hajj 2026 begins in Saudi Arabia as millions of pilgrims gather in Mecca
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.
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albawaba.com
The 2026 Hajj season begins in Saudi Arabia | Al Bawaba
ALBAWABA - Millions of faithful pilgrims gather in Mecca to perform the Hajj, beginning the sacred journey despite the regional, and indeed, literal hea