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Muslims worldwide have begun celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, which coincides with the final day of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. This year's Hajj has drawn more than 1.7 million pilgrims against a backdrop of the Gaza conflict and heightened US-Iran tensions. The holiday honors the Prophet Ibrahim's act of faith and is marked by prayer, animal sacrifice, and charity.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the Hajj pilgrimage is a symbol of a monotheistic life revolving around the worship of God. He emphasized that acts such as circling the Kaaba and standing at Arafat demonstrate total devotion. The remarks, made ahead of the Hajj season, call on Muslims to see the pilgrimage as a lesson in focus and dedication.
The annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has started with over 1.5 million foreign Muslims, amid a fragile cease-fire linked to Iran and a global energy crisis. Pilgrims express joy and spiritual transformation despite extreme heat and regional tensions.
During this year's Hajj, over 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Mecca, circling the Kaaba, which is draped in a 670-kilogram black silk cloth known as the Kiswah, embroidered with gold and silver threads worth over $6.6 million. This article explores 10 key facts about the Kaaba, its interior, and the sacred Kiswah covering. From its history as the holiest site in Islam to the intricate production of its cover, the story reveals the profound significance of this tradition.
Millions of Muslim pilgrims have begun the annual Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, facing record heat above 40°C and regional war fears. Authorities have deployed medical teams and tightened security amid the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and Houthi attacks in Yemen.
Islamic scholar Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh emphasized that the Hajj pilgrimage is fundamentally a service to humanity. He called on pilgrims to go beyond ritual duties and embody solidarity, compassion, and peace, turning the journey into a positive global force.
