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Muslim Pilgrims Perform Eid al-Adha Hajj Rites

Muslim Pilgrims Perform Eid al-Adha Hajj Rites


clock icon 22 Aug 2018
author icon Gary Nguyen


The hajj takes place over a five day period , or “festival of the sacrifice,” commemorating the story concerning a test of faith given by the Muslim Prophet Ibrahim. Over two million Muslims...

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2.4 Million Muslim Pilgrims Climb Mount Arafat for Hajj

2.4 Million Muslim Pilgrims Climb Mount Arafat for Hajj


clock icon 21 Aug 2018
author icon Elisa Meyer


Muslims come from all over the world to participate in the climbing of Mount Arafat. The Saudi Arabian mountain hosts the culmination of the annual Hajj. The event witnessed over two million Muslims...

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Religion’s Major Influence in Saudi Arabia

Religion’s Major Influence in Saudi Arabia


clock icon 18 Apr 2018
author icon Derek Welch


Saudi Arabia is dominated by Sunni Muslims. Approximately 93 percent of Saudis are Muslim. The majority of Saudi Muslims are Sunni. About 15 percent of Saudi Muslims are Shia. Sharia law comprises...

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Islam’s Message of Equality

Islam’s Message of Equality


clock icon 18 Sep 2017
author icon Shehla Ahmad


Religion Stands Against Divisions What we saw in August in Charlottesville, VA was truly heartbreaking. Heather Heyer lost her life and many other innocents got injured. These sad incidents depict...

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Revenues from Hajj and Umrah Expected to Cross 150 Billion by 2022

Revenues from Hajj and Umrah Expected to Cross 150 Billion by 2022


clock icon 29 Aug 2017
author icon C Barnett


Hajj and Umrah have great economic benefit for Saudi Arabia The Directorate General of Passports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have released statistics showing that approximately 1.705 million pilgrims...

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar Battle over Hajj Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Battle over Hajj Pilgrims


clock icon 01 Aug 2017
author icon Gary Nguyen


Continue Conflict Between Arab Countries The United Nations has received a complaint from Qatar concerning restrictions placed by Saudi Arabia over Qatar pilgrims. The National Human Rights Commission...

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The Pilgrimage to Mecca from a Woman’s Perspective

The Pilgrimage to Mecca from a Woman’s Perspective


clock icon 20 Sep 2016
author icon Kelly Frazier


How does the female Muslim pilgrim fit into the Hajj religious pilgrimage? The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the "Hajj," sees a massive gathering of Muslims at the holy place. This gathering...

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Muslims Fear Backlash as Eid al-Adha Falls on 15th Anniversary of 9/11

Muslims Fear Backlash as Eid al-Adha Falls on 15th Anniversary of 9/11


clock icon 09 Sep 2016
author icon Alison Lesley


The Muslim Eid al-Adha Holiday falls on the 15th anniversary of 9/11, which has Muslims worried. The Muslim community will celebrate the Eid al-Adha festival on September 11 this year, and its leaders...

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Everything You Need to Know About Hajj, the Annual Muslim Pilgrimage [Infographic]

Everything You Need to Know About Hajj, the Annual Muslim Pilgrimage [Infographic]


clock icon 20 Aug 2016
author icon WRN Editorial Staff


This infographic gives a quick snapshot of everything you need to know about the Hajj. This comprehensive infographic from Fairmont features the Hajj, an annual pilgrimage for Muslims of every ethnicity,...

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Electronic Safety Bracelets to be Issued to Hajj Pilgrims

Electronic Safety Bracelets to be Issued to Hajj Pilgrims


clock icon 05 Jul 2016
author icon Gary Nguyen


2016 Hajj Pilgrims will be given electronic safety bracelets in hopes of avoiding another tragedy. The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is a mandatory religious duty...

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