The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, that all adult Muslims are expected to complete at least once in their lives. Ahmadi Muslims are not recognised by other Muslims because of their beliefs and Saudi Arabia bans them from entry. They risk arrest and deportation if they travel to Continue Reading
Hajj stoning to be shortened after deadly stampede
Riyadh (AFP) - A stoning ritual which led to the deaths of about 2,300 people during last year's hajj will be more tightly controlled during next month's pilgrimage, Saudi newspapers reported on Wednesday. The period during which pilgrims can perform the Jamarat ritual will be reduced by 12 hours, Continue Reading
Hajj 2014 Video
Hajj This is a call for Christians to pray October 2 - 4, 2014! The Hajj, one of the five pillars of the Islamic religion, begins on the 8th day of the 12th month of Dhul Hijjah of the Islamic calendar. Because the calendar is based on the moon’s cycle, the Hajj begins nine days earlier each Continue Reading