For illegal pilgrims in Mecca, God's blessings transcend secular law
Fear of getting caught is not enough to deter Abu Ahmed and up to 200,000 other illegal pilgrims from attending this year`s haj in Mecca, despite a clampdown by the Saudi authorities aimed at preventing deadly overcrowding.
Sep 14, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
Saudi king rejects mixing hajj with politics
Saudi King Salman said Tuesday the kingdom rejected any attempt to play politics with the hajj, the annual pilgrimage which has added to tensions between Riyadh and Tehran.
Sep 13, 2016, 19:55 PM IST
Hajj pilgrims get ID bracelets after deadly stampede
Saudi Arabia has begun issuing hajj pilgrims with identification bracelets one year after a stampede killed around 2,300 people.
Sep 09, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
Eid al-Adha could fall on September 11 this year, the anniversary of 9/11
The date of Eid al-Adha celebration is fixed as per the lunar calendar.
Sep 02, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
