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More than 2 million pilgrims take part in Hajj
They've been hurling pebbles at a giant wall in a symbolic stoning of the devil. It's the riskiest stage of the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia where hundreds died in a crush three years ago
Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice
Muslims celebrated the first day of Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday, which marks the closing parts of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
In pictures: More than 2 million Muslims gather in Mecca
More than two million Muslims began the annual haj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca that Islam's faithful face five times each day during their prayers.
Hajj underway in Mecca
Around two million Muslims are in Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj that is a sacred duty for all followers of Islam to attend if possible
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Watch: Millions gather in Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage
Over 1.4 million Muslims have gathered in the holy city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
#Mosquemetoo: Women denounce sexual harassment during Hajj pilgrimage
#Mosquemetoo launched on Twitter to denounce the sexual harassment of Muslim women during the Hajj pilgrimage is going viral.
Hajj approaches incident-free half-way stage in Mecca
Trouble-free "stoning of the Devil" takes place in Mina as Hajj reaches halfway stage in Mecca.
Haj draws millions to Mecca
Saudi officials say almost two million pilgrims have arrived from abroad for the annual haj.
Saudi Arabia welcomes Qatari pilgrims
The Salwa border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia for pilgrims travelling to Mecca for the Hajj in the first sign of compromise in a long-running diplomatic stand-off.
Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' amid tight security
No incident has been reported so far during the ritual that caused a devastating stampede last year.
Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrims head to Mount Arafat
After spending the night in the massive valley of Mina, Hajj pilgrims headed to Mount Arafat on Sunday (11 September), some 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Mecca, for the pinnacle of the…
Two million Muslims take part in Hajj pilgrimage
Some two million Muslims have converged on Mount Arafat for the second and most important day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Iran and Saudi Arabia in pilgrimage row
Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have had an unusually harsh exchange in the lead up to the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca.
As Hajj pilgrims flock to Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Iran trade jibes
After last year's devastating stampede, Iran and Saudi Arabia's top clerics quarrel over management of the pilgrimage