Almost 1.5 million Muslims begin hajj
From Asia, Africa and points in between, nearly 1.5 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to Islam's holiest sites Saturday.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Hajj stampede death toll rises to 769: Saudi minister
The death toll from a stampede during the annual hajj has risen to 769, the Saudi health minister said on Saturday.
Sat Sep 26 2015
Deadly hajj stampede feeds into old Middle East rivalries
In the aftermath of the Mina stampede tragedy, attention has centered on the ballooning size and scale of the pilgrimage.
Sat Sep 26 2015
Deadly hajj stampede raises questions over Saudi handling of pilgrim surge
The stampede at Mina raised questions about Saudi Arabia's ability to manage the safety of the millions of pilgrims who travel to its holy sites each year.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Saudi criticised after hajj stampede kills more than 700
Blame shifted towards Saudi authorities on Friday after a stampede at the hajj killed at least 717 people, in the worst tragedy to strike the annual Muslim pilgrimage in a quarter of a century.
Fri Sep 25 2015
White House voices condolences over 'heartbreaking' hajj stampede
As Muslims around the world continue to celebrate Eid al-Adha, we join you in mourning the tragic loss of these faithful pilgrims, stated the White House.
Thu Sep 24 2015
Saudi crown prince orders probe into deadly hajj stampede
The findings of the investigation will be submitted to King Salman, "who will take appropriate measures" in response.
Thu Sep 24 2015