Muslims begin annual Hajj in sweltering heat against backdrop of war concerns
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday (May 25, 2026). More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday (May 22, 2026). The faithful have been pouring into the country for…
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