Fourth Day of Stoning the Jamarat: Conclusion of the Hajj Pilgrimage
Hajj pilgrims, who stayed back in Mina on Friday night to perform the stoning ritual for the fourth consecutive day, threw pebbles at three Jamarat on Saturday afternoon.
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Hajj 2026: Security and Organization at the Highest Level
MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif said that the security situation during Hajj 2026 was stable and no incidents disrupting the Hajj or compromising the safety of the pilgrims happened. He attributed this to complete discipline of pilgrims and close monitoring of the pilgrims’ conditions, movements, and accommodations by the concerned authorities.The interior minister made the remarks in cables of greetings sent to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the
Organization of Pilgrims' Departure from Jeddah Airport After Hajj
The Passports Department at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has swung into action in processing the departure procedures for the outbound flights of pilgrims returning home after completing their Hajj rituals.
Saudi Arabia to Cool Riyadh Streets by 15°C
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major project to reduce temperatures on Riyadh's roads and buildings by up to 15°C as part of a broader strategy to tackle urban heat and improve city livability.
Safety of Pilgrimage: How Quality is Controlled in Mecca
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Holy Makkah Municipality, has announced the successful execution of its operational plan for the 2026 Hajj season. The plan was undertaken by a specialized workforce of over 22,000 personnel and supported by 3,000 pieces of equipment and machinery operating around the clock across Makkah and the holy sites. Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Al Rasasimah said that specialized teams conducted over 38,000 inspection visits to catering kitchens and food establishments in Makkah and the holy sites, testing more than 5,000 food sam
The Stoning Ritual: Meaning and Organization in Mina
MINA — A large number of Hajj pilgrims started leaving the tent city of Mina on Friday afternoon, the second day of Tashreeq, after performing the ritual of casting stones at three Jamarat, pillars symbolizing Satan. Chanting “Allahu Akbar'' (God is the greatest), pilgrims hurled stones first at Jamarat Al-Sugra (small pillar), then at Jamarat Al-Wusta (medium pillar) and lastly at Jamarat Al-Aqaba (largest pillar), seven times each. They prayed after stoning the first two pillars and quit quickly after stoning at the third Jamarat, following the tradition of the Prophet (peace be upon him). T
The Stoning Ritual: Meaning and Organization in Mina
MINA — A large number of Hajj pilgrims started leaving the tent city of Mina on Friday afternoon, the second day of Tashreeq, after performing the ritual of casting stones at three Jamarat, pillars symbolizing Satan. Chanting “Allahu Akbar'' (God is the greatest), pilgrims hurled stones first at Jamarat Al-Sugra (small pillar), then at Jamarat Al-Wusta (medium pillar) and lastly at Jamarat Al-Aqaba (largest pillar), seven times each. They prayed after stoning the first two pillars and quit quickly after stoning at the third Jamarat, following the tradition of the Prophet (peace be upon him). T