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Sale of the famed Tirumala laddu peaks in May this year
Tirumala laddu sales reached a record 1.21 crore in May, reflecting increased pilgrim footfall and operational efficiency.…
Iran war raises airfares for Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
Some routes to Mecca now cost about 50 per cent more. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
89 additional CAPF units, advanced surveillance, real-time monitoring for safe Amarnath yatra this year
The Centre boosts CAPF deployment in J&K to enhance security and monitoring for a safe Amarnath yatra in light of increasing threats to the pilgrimage.…
TTD effects changes in Srivani darshan tickets quota
TTD has revised Srivani darshan ticket allocations, reserving 300 daily for donors contributing ₹10,000, starting June 10, 2026.…
Muslim faithful leave Mecca after haj shadowed by war, scorching heat
Thousands of Muslim faithful complete the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca, facing scorching heat and the backdrop of regional conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitst…
Olympian’s Aussie rules pilgrimage to 11 VFL grounds in eight hours on foot
Chris Shinners’ pilgrimage through Aussie rules history offers a ground-level insight into the evolution of the game and the city it took over.…
Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals as Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha begins
Physically demanding Hajj is held in intense heat this year, which appeared to take a toll on some as they moved between holy sites…
I was at the Chartres pilgrimage. It made me realize the SSPX is anything but ‘schismatic’
Attending the pilgrimage destroyed every lie we're told about the Society of St. Pius X.…
Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals in strong heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual during the final days of Hajj…
Muslim pilgrims participate in stone-throwing ritual on third day of Hajj
More than a million Muslim pilgrims are participating in the stone-throwing ritual on the third day of Hajj.…
Saudi Arabia: More than 1.5 million pilgrims perform stoning ritual in Mina
Video. More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.…
Haj pilgrims stone the devil in final ritual
Muslim faithful complete the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage by symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.c…
Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun
Temperatures near 44°C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.…
Muslims pray on Mount Arafat at high point of Hajj pilgrimage
On the most spiritually significant day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims gather on Mount Arafat to pray.…
Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak
Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage…
Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026 reaches its spiritual climax as millions of Muslim pilgrims gather
Video. Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 Hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba…
Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as haj reaches peak
It comes as the punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40 deg C. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day
Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.…
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.…
Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions
The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.…
More than 1.5m Muslim pilgrims kick off hajj as Iran peace deal hangs in the balance
Despite the uncertainty triggered by the conflict, Saudi officials noted over the weekend that more pilgrims had travelled from abroad to participate in this year’s hajj than in 20…
Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca
Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.…
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…
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.…
With ice cream and giant fans, haj pilgrims battle searing heat in Saudi Arabia
Daytime temperatures could hover between 42 and 47 deg C in Mecca during the haj. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology has predicted daytime temperatures this week would hover between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius in Mecca during the Hajj.…
For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims
As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca, Palestinians in Gaza face a third year of heartbreak as Israel has shut border.…
More than 1.5 million pilgrims brave fierce Mecca heat ahead of Hajj
More than 1.5 million pilgrims brave fierce Mecca heat ahead of Hajj.…
Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage
More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage…
Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza
For years, 64-year-old Najia Abu Lehia dreamed of performing Hajj with her husband.…
Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong haj pilgrimage
More than 1.2 million pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage starting May 25. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Summer footfalls surge in Tirumala as over 4.32 lakh have darshan in last five days
Over 4.32 lakh devotees visited Tirumala in five days amid summer crowds, prompting TTD to enhance facilities for pilgrims.…
Last batch of haj pilgrims leave from Telangana
This season's last flight with haj pilgrims leaves from Telangana…
TTD reaffirms commitment to top-tier pilgrim services
TTD reaffirms its dedication to enhancing pilgrim services through transparency, technology, and comprehensive policy reforms in Tirumala.…
Uganda postpones Martyrs’ Day celebrations over Ebola virus outbreak
Uganda has suspended the highly popular annual Christian pilgrimage after thousands of pilgrims from Ebola-hit eastern DRC crossed into the country ahead of the feast.…
Trump admin seeks border wall land currently used for Christ the King pilgrimage
Each year on the Feast of Christ the King, approximately 40,000 pilgrims make their way up Mount Cristo Rey to celebrate Mass.…
When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on May 25.…
Minister flags off first-ever short Haj flight from Kochi
Union Minister flags off Kochi's first short Haj flight, allowing 10,000 pilgrims a 20-day stay in Saudi Arabia.…
Hamas looking to exploit Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in order to smuggle funds to Gaza - report
In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.…
Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 days
Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 days | India News…
Pilgrims set to leave for Haj despite West Asia tension
Pilgrims from Tiruchi embark on Haj to Saudi Arabia amid West Asia tensions, highlighting resilience and updated travel regulations for women.…