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  Man attempts suicide at Grand Mosque in Mecca, security guard's prompt action foils bid | VIDEO

  World | December 26, 2025 16:19 IST

  Saudi security forces prevented a man from taking his life by jumping from an upper floor of Masjid al Haram. One officer was injured while stopping the fall, and both individuals received immediate medical care.

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  Saudi Arabia introduces Nusuk Card: Mandatory digital pass for Hajj pilgrims. Check details

  World | December 08, 2025 14:01 IST

  Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, mandatory at least once in a lifetime for all physically and financially capable Muslims. It takes place in the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

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  Mecca’s Kaaba stunning orbital photo shared by NASA astronaut Don Pettit

  Science | December 04, 2025 10:27 IST

  Renowned NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his artistic space photography, took the picture of Mecca's Kaaba while on his fourth ISS mission.

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  Hajj 2025: No kids, scorching heat, flexible payment plans | All you need to know

  World | June 04, 2025 14:47 IST

  Hajj 2025 sees a mix of ancient ritual and modern-day adaptation. From managing deadly heat and enforcing age bans to introducing flexible payment plans and tightening entry protocols, the pilgrimage continues to evolve amid new global realities.

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  Hajj 2025: First batch of pilgrims depart for Mecca from Srinagar today

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 04, 2025 14:45 IST

  The group, consisting of 178 pilgrims, was flagged off from Srinagar International Airport by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

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  How does Saudi Arabia decide the Hajj quota for each country every year? Explained

  Explainers | April 17, 2025 13:32 IST

  Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca-- the holiest city for Muslims. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the "House of Allah", in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

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  How food is arranged for Hajj pilgrims: Take a look at behind-the-scenes of feeding faithful

  Explainers | April 15, 2025 17:07 IST

  Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the five pillars of Islam, mandatory once in a lifetime for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it.

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  Fact Check: Shah Rukh Khan visit Mecca with his wife Gauri Khan? Know truth behind viral photos

  Fact Check | January 08, 2025 14:12 IST

  Fact Check: Pictures of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan are being shared on social media claiming that they have visited Mecca. Let's find out the truth behind viral photos.

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  Amid soaring temperatures, cooling systems in Mecca bring some relief to Hajj pilgrims I VIDEO

  World | June 16, 2024 15:08 IST

  Saudi authorities expect the number of pilgrims this year to exceed two million, approaching pre-coronavirus pandemic levels. "We have to drink a lot of water, we have to stay in shades, do not try to go in the sunny weather and keep the umbrella," Aziz Khan, Pakistani pilgrim.

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  WATCH: Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

  World | June 16, 2024 13:20 IST

  Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims performed on Saturday the shortened combined prayers of Dhuhr and Asr (noon and afternoon) prayers at Namirah Mosque in Mount Arafat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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  First special brick for new mosque arrives from Mecca to Mumbai

  Maharashtra | February 12, 2024 12:15 IST

  The new mosque will launch its new website with a QR code on February 29 for complete transparency and will accept donations for various projects within the mosque premises. These include a cancer hospital, a college, a senior citizens' home, and a vegetarian kitchen adjacent to the new mosque.

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  FACT CHECK: False claims connect Indonesian pilgrims at Mecca to Ram Temple inauguration

  Fact Check | February 06, 2024 15:05 IST

  A viral video falsely claimed to show Hindu pilgrims celebrating the inauguration of the Ram temple at Mecca's Kaaba. However, India TV's Fact Check team debunked claims, confirming that the video depicted Indonesian pilgrims at the Kaaba during Umrah, not Hindus celebrating Ram temple inauguration.

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  Saudi Arabia: Assailant attacks US consulate in Jeddah; Nepalese security guard and shooter killed

  World | June 29, 2023 8:49 IST

  Mecca city police spokesperson confirmed that the shooter was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces.

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  Hajj pilgrimage to be more affordable as govt set to reduce its prices I CHECK DETAILS

  India | February 06, 2023 22:43 IST

  There will be 25 points marked this time through which a pilgrim can proceed comfortably for his Hajj.

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  Pakistani pilgrims arrested for chanting "chor" against PM Shehbaz Sharif at Madina mosque

  World | December 27, 2022 3:25 IST

  The newly appointed prime minister is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia along with a delegation including Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari among others. The delegation, which headed to the Prophet's mosque to offer prayers after arriving in Madina on Thursday, faced protest and chanting at the holy mosque, highlighting the videos circulating on social media.

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  With pandemic in mind, pared-back hajj in Mecca for 2nd year

  World | July 19, 2021 7:18 IST

  The hajj pilgrimage, which once drew some 2.5 million Muslims from all walks of life from across the globe, is now almost unrecognizable.

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  Haj 2021: Apply for online application from November 7 to December 10

  India | November 06, 2020 16:03 IST

  The Haj Committee of India has issued the action plan for Haj pilgrimage 2021 with precautionary measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines will be issued soon. 

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  Saudi man crashes car into gates of Mecca’s Grand Mosque

  World | October 31, 2020 10:42 IST

  A Saudi man in a speeding car crashed into the outer gates of Mecca’s Grand Mosque late Friday night, the country’s state-run news agency reported.  

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  Mecca mosques set to reopen on Sunday

  World | June 20, 2020 14:17 IST

  More than 1,500 mosques are due to reopen Sunday in the holy city of Mecca amid strict health precautions after three-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia, a media report said. 

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  COVID-19 Crisis: Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hr curfew in Mecca, Medina

  India | April 03, 2020 11:04 IST

  Saudi Arabia has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the novel coronavirus, it was reported.