Muslim pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia to allow 1 million Muslim pilgrims for Hajj 2022, details here

After various Covid-19 pandemic-indicated restrictions, Saudi Arabia raised the number cap of Haj pilgrims to be allowed this year to one million from inside and outside the kingdom.

Apr 09, 2022, 06:47 AM IST

Mecca's worst Hajj tragedy in 25 years: Death toll of Indians in stampede rises to 35

With six more deaths being announced, the toll of Indians from the worst Hajj tragedy in 25 years near the Saudi holy city of Mecca rose to 35 on Sunday.

Sep 27, 2015, 17:18 PM IST

Haj-bound Pakistan captain Azhar Ali keen to play Zimbabwe ODIs

Pakistan one-day captain Azhar Ali, wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed and batsman Asad Shafiq, who will be performing Haj this year, have decided to take part in the ODI series against Zimbabwe that is set to take place immediately after the annual Muslim pilgrimage.

Sep 13, 2015, 19:15 PM IST