Hajj Spiritual Journey in the News (Special)

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::artlead::Preparing for the soul-searching spiritual journey, millions of pilgrims from over 160 countries are expected to perform hajj this year.Every able-bodied adult Muslim -- who can financially afford the trip -- must perform hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, once in their lifetime.Hajj is officially expected to fall between September 22 and 26, with the climax falling on September 23 when the faithful descend the Mount `Arafat.::/artlead::
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Iraq Bans Pilgrims From ISIL Controlled Mosul Citing security concerns, the Iraqi government has banned hundreds of Mosul would-be pilgrims from traveling to the holy lands in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Binladin Group Suspended Over Crane Crash In a quick reaction after the Grand Mosque crane crash tragedy in Makkah, the Saudi King Salman suspended Binladen Group on Tuesday.

Saudi Ends Hajj Quota Cut in 2016 As the expansions of the Grand Mosque are about to be completed, Saudi Hajj Ministry announced that pilgrim quotas for each country.

Makkah Crane Victims Laid to Rest Victims of Makkah crane crash tragedy were laid to rest on Monday after being identified by their families, while others are expected to be sent to.

Saudi Mufti Urges Pilgrims to Shun Politics Saudi Grand Mufti has urged pilgrims to shun politics while performing hajj, adding that the holy occasion should not include any talks.

Hundreds Dead, Injured in Haram Mosque Crane Crash Scores of Muslim pilgrims died and dozens were injured when a crane collapsed inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid strong winds.

Hard Work Fulfills Ugandan Muslim Hajj Dream As millions of pilgrims flock from different parts of the world to the holy city of Makkah to perform Hajj, one Ugandan Muslim is still in awe.

Rapper K’naan Performs Hajj Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan Warsame has posted photos on social media while performing hajj in Saudi Arabia with his family.

World Condoles Saudi on Makkah Crane Crash As Saudi Arabia promised to open investigation on Saturday after the death of at least 107 pilgrims in the crash of a huge crane.

Pakistani Man Carries Father for Hajj Fulfilling his father's life dream, a Pakistani man in his 50s has appeared on cameras carrying his crippled father during Friday prayer in Saudi Arabia.

Gaza Pilgrims Brace for Hajj Holy Journey		India Pilgrims Prepare for Spiritual Hajj		Pilgrim Circumambulate Ka`aba on Hoverboard		App Counts Pilgrims Tawaf in Makkah

Grand Mosque To Get Fourth Floor of Mataf for Hajj		Buhari Ends Hajj Sponsorship		World Muslims Flock to Hajj		Saudi Launches First Multi-Language Hajj App

Buhari Hails Free Hajj Services from Emirs		Saudi Women Get Role in Hajj Services		Hajj Challenges Russian Muslims		India Muslims Oppose Hajj Udhiyah Fees

MERS Raises Saudi Fears Ahead of Hajj		Rickshaw Puller Saves Money for Hajj Dream		ICNA Seminar Prepares Pilgrims for Hajj		Grand Mosque To Get Fourth Floor of Mataf for Hajj

Pakistan Pilgrims Prepare for Hajj		First Asian Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia		Ebola-Hit Guinea Denied Hajj Permits		Belgian Imam Urges Muslims Not to Observe Udhiyah

Grand Mosque Expansion Accommodates 1.85 Million		No Hajj For Tajik Muslims Under 35		Makkah's Holy Mosque Opens New Mataf		Makkah Received 26m Pilgrims in Ramadan

 

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