J-K: Second batch of Haj Pilgrims to depart from Srinagar today

May 14, 2025

Days after the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Srinagar left for Saudi Arabia's Mecca to undertake the annual holy pilgrimage, the second batch...

Extensive health infrastructure creation in Mecca, Medinah, Jeddah to ensure quality health support to Indian Haj pilgrims

Mar 29, 2023

Each year Saudi Arabia hosts around 25 lakhs to 30 lakh pilgrims from across the globe to visit Mecca and India sends the third...

In a first, Saudi female officers allowed to guard Islam's holiest sites

Jul 22, 2021

Mecca [Saudi Arabia], July 22 : In a significant stride towards women empowerment, dozens of female soldiers have become a part of the security...

Prayagraj: Over 5 million pilgrims visit Maha Kumbh Mela on seventh day; fire at Geeta Press camp doused

Jan 19, 2025

Among a congregation of over 5.182 million devotees gathered at the Sangam Triveni, 1 million Kalpvasis and 4.182 million pilgrims took a holy dip...

Prayagraj: Over 5 million pilgrims take dip in Sangam on Day 7 of Maha Kumbh

Jan 19, 2025

Among a congregation of over 5.182 million devotees gathered at the Sangam Triveni, 1 million Kalpvasis and 4.182 million pilgrims took a holy dip...

Thousands of vaccinated Muslim pilgrims gather at Mecca to perform Hajj with COVID-19 protocols

Jul 19, 2021

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], July 19 : Thousands of vaccinated Muslim pilgrims gathered at Islam's holiest site of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj...