![Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721980947_StAnneBukitMerta.jpg)
Over 100,000 pilgrims to throng St Anne Feast in Bukit Mertajam
The Feast of St Anne in Bukit Mertajam, held at the end of July, attracts thousands of pilgrims worldwide to Penang.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707451921_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day
Scorching conditions have killed 1,300 hajj pilgrims and closed schools for some 80 million children in Africa and Asia.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures
Extreme heat hammers nearly two million participants in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mon Jun 24 2024
![Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718852895_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat
Extreme heat has proved fatal for hundreds who began the journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718838127_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf
All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718709602_Muslimpilgrims.jpg)
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
Temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717758057_hajj.jpg)
Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning
The final days of the Hajj coincide with Muslims in Malaysia celebrating Aidiladha.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Three more Malaysian Hajj pilgrim dies in the Holy Land Three more Malaysian Hajj pilgrim dies in the Holy Land](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718586019_TabungHaji.jpg)
Three more Malaysian Hajj pilgrim dies in the Holy Land
Three more Malaysian hajj pilgrims have died in the Holy Land, bringing the death toll to eight.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Khutbah Arafah musim 1445H/2024M Khutbah Arafah musim 1445H/2024M](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718451090_MasjidNimrahArafa.jpg)
Khutbah Arafah musim 1445H/2024M
O Allah, accept the Hajj of the Hajj pilgrims, make their affairs easy, and return them to their countries safe and sound.
Sat Jun 15 2024
![‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais ‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718085859_tbAlSudaisHaji.jpg)
‘No Hajj without a permit’ campaign to ensure safety, comfort of pilgrims - Al-Sudais
Those who do not have a permit risk committing a sin and engaging in forbidden acts by violating syariah, the report stated.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718000969_TBRamliMohamedYoosu.jpg)
Police activate one-stop centre for stranded haj pilgrims at KLIA
A total of 40 officers and personnel from the special team began their duties today, for 11 days, and will end at on June 21.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717758057_hajj.jpg)
Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj
Millions face heat stroke risk as Haj coincides with Mecca's hottest month.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Thailand keen to learn from Malaysia's success in managing haj pilgrims Thailand keen to learn from Malaysia's success in managing haj pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717460506_tabunghaji.jpg)
Thailand keen to learn from Malaysia's success in managing haj pilgrims
Thailand did not have a specific body overseeing all haj affairs and matters related to it were managed by 88 tourism agencies.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Pilgrims stranded in Makkah: TH yet to receive official report Pilgrims stranded in Makkah: TH yet to receive official report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71717147928_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Pilgrims stranded in Makkah: TH yet to receive official report
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the stranded individuals have not lodge a complaint with Tabung Haji to seek assistance to return.
Fri May 31 2024