Hajj 2024

A Muslim pilgrim pours water on his head to cool down from the heat, as he takes part in the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
Middle East

At least 1,301 people died during Hajj: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has been criticised for not doing more to make the Hajj safer, especially for unregistered pilgrims who have no access to facilities such as air conditioned tents and official Hajj...

Mecca, June 18, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
Middle East

Egypt cracks down on tourism companies after hajj deaths

A Muslim pilgrim pours water on his head to cool down from the heat, as he takes part in the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
Middle East

Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians

Grand Mosque, Mecca, June 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Saleh Salem
Middle East

Fourteen Jordanians die during hajj in Saudi Arabia, some succumb to heat

Photo: UNB
World+Biz

Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha

Pilgrims from around the world will pray at Mount Arafat on Saturday Photo: Sajjad HUSSAIN
Middle East

Muslim pilgrims including 85,000 Bangladeshis pray on Mount Arafat in hajj climax

Pilgrims leave after offering prayers outside at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, early Friday, 14 June, 2024. Photo: UNB
Middle East

Over 1.5m pilgrims including 85,000 Bangladeshis descend on Mina on first day of Hajj

Pilgrims circle Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 11, 2024. REUTERS
World+Biz

In photos: Journey to Mecca

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Saudi Arabia prohibits 'political slogans' during Hajj in apparent Gaza reference

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia July 6, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Middle East

Saudi Arabia clears Makkah of over 300,000 unregistered pilgrims ahead of hajj

First Hajj flight leaves Ctg with 398 passengers
Bangladesh

First Hajj flight leaves Ctg with 398 passengers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Muslim countries' united work could reduce misery of Palestinians: PM

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Hajj flights to begin 9 May, visa deadline 7 May