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Iran war raises airfares for haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia

Some routes to Mecca now cost about 50 per cent more.

Muslim faithful leave Mecca after haj shadowed by war, scorching heat

More than 1.7 million people from 165 countries took part in 2026’s haj.

Climate change making haj hotter, less safe: Study

Climate change is gradually shrinking the times of year when the haj pilgrimage can take place in safe weather conditions.

In pictures: Pertapis prepares korban meat for 500 families during Hari Raya Haji

A total of 150 sheep were slaughtered in the ritual sacrifice, up from 120 last year.

Haj pilgrims stone the devil in final ritual

More than 1.7 million pilgrims are taking part in this year’s haj as temperatures reach 45 deg C.

'At peace': Singapore pilgrims find calm and faith at Haj amid Middle East tensions

Tighter security and extreme heat have been the main realities on the ground, but pilgrims say the atmosphere remains focused on worship.

Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as haj reaches peak

It comes as the punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40 deg C.

Pilgrims kick off Haj as Mideast peace deal hangs in the balance

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.

Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war

Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom.