MOUNT ARAFAT, May 27 — Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat yesterday at the climax of the Haj pilgrimage, defying searing temperatures under the desert sun as they...

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...

MECCA, May 25 — A 52-year-old female Haj pilgrim from Parit Jawa, Johor, became the 10th Malaysian pilgrim to die in the Holy Land during this year’s haj season after suffering...