Hajj 2024

50 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims died so far in Saudi Arabia

A total of 50 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia till this morning
26 June 2024, 07:40 AM

Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits
24 June 2024, 02:59 AM

At least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians

Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year
19 June 2024, 03:36 AM

Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat in hajj climax

More than 1.5 million Muslims will pray on Mount Arafat in soaring temperatures on Saturday, in the high-point and most gruelling day of the annual hajj pilgrimage
15 June 2024, 05:08 AM

First hajj flight leaves for Jeddah with 415 pilgrims

The first dedicated Hajj flight took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Jeddah this morning with 415 pilgrims
9 May 2024, 05:25 AM

People with Hajj visas can only travel to Jeddah, Medina and Makkah: KSA

Saudi Arabia has recently announced new rules regarding the issuance of Hajj visas, specifying that the visa will only permit travel to Jeddah, Medina, and Makkah
7 May 2024, 08:33 AM

Hajj registration deadline extended to February 1

Amid poor response in hajj registration, the Ministry of Religious Affairs today extended the deadline for registration till February 1
24 January 2024, 15:44 PM