Hajj

Death Toll At Hajj Pilgrimage Rises To 1,300 Amid Scorching Temperatures
More than 1,000 people died during this years Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.
By Samy Magdy, AP

Hajj Pilgrimage Starts In Saudi Arabia, With 2 Million Expected After Lifting Of COVID Measures
Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims officially began the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Monday, making their way out of Mecca after circling Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba.
By Riazat Butt, AP