15K views · 506 reactions | The day of Arafat: A guide to the spiritual significance and rituals #Hajj #Hajj2023 | The National | Facebook

Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Mecca to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam. Here’s an explanation on its significance and the rituals involved. | TRT World

From Covid-19 safety protocols to the pilgrimage smart card, here’s everything you need to know about Hajj in 2021. | The National

The annual ceremony to change Ghilaf-e-Kaaba was held at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah on Monday. The covering cloth for the Kaaba (which stands in the Masjid al-Haram), is known as Kiswa. It is changed on the 9th day of Zilhaj, (Muslims follow the lunar calendar) every year on the day of Arafat (Arafat is a hilltop in Makkah and marks an important milestone of the Hajj pilgrimage for Muslims). According to sources, at least 120 kilogrammes of pure gold, 100 kilogrammes of silver, and 670 kilogramme

1.1K views · 89 reactions | Due to the ongoing pandemic, the ministry of health in Saudi Arabia has announced that Hajj 2021 will be limited to residents and citizens. It will be capped at 60,000. #Hajj #Saudi #Covid | Islam Channel | Facebook