France French teenager targeted with death threats after tweet about Hajj French government ministers have tweeted their support for the teenager after some social media users called for him to be decapitated. 15/04/2019
World Watch: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha Watch: The religious five-day festival is one of the principal holidays in the Muslim calendar. 21/08/2018
no comment 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. 02/09/2017
no comment Thousands of Muslims carry out 'stoning of the devil' ritual Thousands of Muslims carry out 'stoning of the devil' ritual to mark the beginning of Eid al-Adha celebrations. 01/09/2017
Saudi Arabia Tight security in Mecca for Haj pilgrimage Pressure in Mecca to make sure there are no repeats of past incidents including deadly stampedes and crushes 29/08/2017
Saudi Arabia Mecca suicide attack 'foiled' after police corner would-be bomber The would-be attacker blew himself up after exchanging fire with police. 24/06/2017
Saudi Arabia Eid al-Adha celebrated around the world Muslims around the world celebrate one of the most important festivals of the Islamic calendar on Monday (September 12): Eid al-Adha. 12/09/2016
Saudi Arabia Muslim pilgrims begin last rituals of hajj in Mecca Thousands of Muslim pilgrims have begun the ritual of the stoning of the devil in the Saudi City of Mina. 12/09/2016
Iran Iranians protest against Saudi rulers as Hajj gets underway Thousands of Iranians have protested in Tehran against Saudi Arabia’s ruling family, shouting “death to Al Saud the traitors” as the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the Saudi city of Mecca gets… 09/09/2016
world news Saudi-Iran tension still high despite deal to repatriate bodies of dead Haj pilgrims Just hours after strong words from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, a deal has been reached to repatriate the bodies of his compatriots 01/10/2015
Saudi Arabia Hajj: Saudi authorities reject queries over death toll The Saudi authorities have denied suggestions that more than a thousand people died in the tragedy last week – and say the death toll stands at 769 29/09/2015
