Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hajj 2020 begins as pilgrims converge on the Mina Valley

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Hajj 2020 begins as about 1000 pilgrims converge on the Mina Valley outside Makkah on Wednesday. According to details, The Day of Tarwiyah (fetching water) marks the beginning of Hajj. The pilgrims will spend their time praying and reflecting until sunrise on Thursday. Mina, 7 km northeast of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and within its … Read more

Saudi Arabia: Dhu al-Hijjah moon sighted

Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia

Dhu al-Hijjah moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. According to the details, Dhu al-Hijjah moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia after which Hajj will be on 9 August and Youm-e-Arafat on 10 August. Eid-ul-Adha will be on 11 August. Director GPH mentioned that the plans for this Hajj include 140 initiatives as well … Read more