Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning
The final days of the Hajj coincide with Muslims in Malaysia celebrating Aidiladha.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Fewer pilgrims, less crowd risk at haj's symbolic stoning of the devil
Only a limited number of mask-clad pilgrims hurled pebbles at a wall in a symbolic renunciation of the devil today.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Malaysian pilgrims perform stoning ritual
After performing the stoning ritual at Jamrah Kubra on 10 Zulhijjah, the Malaysian pilgrims had been relieved from 10 prohibitions of the 'ihram' and were only subjected to three other prohibitions.
Sat Sep 02 2017
Hajj stoning to be shortened after deadly stampede
The period during which pilgrims can perform the Jamarat ritual will be reduced by 12 hours.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Maldives woman wins reprieve from death by stoning
The Maldives' highest court has overturned a sentence of death by stoning for a woman convicted of adultery.
Mon Oct 19 2015
Indonesian stampede toll hits 41, officials 'race against time'
The number of Indonesians killed in a stampede at the hajj rose to 41 Monday with scores more still missing.
Mon Sep 28 2015
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
What can science tell us about human stampedes?
It's hard to imagine how a crowd - especially one gathered for a peaceful religious rite - can turn so deadly.
Sat Sep 26 2015
Saudi suggests pilgrims at fault over hajj deaths, Iran angry
Saudi Arabia suggested pilgrims ignoring crowd control rules bore some blame for the human stampede that killed over 700 people in Mina.
Sat Sep 26 2015
Mina stampede: Hajj pilgrims afraid to continue rituals
Witnesses to Thursday's deadly stampede in Mina blamed Saudi Arabia authorities and said they were afraid to continue the rituals.
Fri Sep 25 2015
No Malaysians involved in haj pilgrims stampede in Mina
Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the scene of the stampede did not involve the route of the Malaysian pilgrims to perform the 'stoning of the devil' ritual.
Thu Sep 24 2015
Iran accuses Saudi of safety errors after stampede
The head of Iran's hajj organisation, Said Ohadi said that the incident showed mismanagement and lack of serious attention to the safety of pilgrims.
Thu Sep 24 2015
Hudud and Soraya M
Shein Shanin reflects on hudud and "The stoning of Soraya M" and wonders what will happen to women's rights.
Wed Apr 30 2014