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Iran and Israel bomb each other: Is the ceasefire over?
Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage.
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Al Jazeera speaks to Hajj pilgrims about their journey to Mecca
Pilgrims gather on the Day of Arafah, the spiritual peak of Hajj, retracing the Prophet Muhammad’s final sermon.
Published On 26 May 2026
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Muslims pray on Mount Arafat at high point of Hajj pilgrimage
On the most spiritually significant day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims gather on Mount Arafat to pray.
Published On 26 May 2026
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Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day
Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.
Published On 26 May 2026
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THE KISWA: BEYOND THE CLOTH
Every Muslim on earth has faced it in prayer. Billions have seen it in photos. Almost nobody knows its story.
Published On 25 May 2026
Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
Muslim pilgrims say afternoon prayers on a street outside the Grand Mosque. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
Muslim pilgrims arrive at the Grand Mosque. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
A Muslim pilgrim reacts as a volunteer sprays water to help her cool off. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
Muslim pilgrims prostrate as they offer evening prayers around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site in the holy city of Mecca. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
A Muslim pilgrim prays in front of the Kaaba. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
A group of Muslim pilgrims discuss the rituals of circumambulating the Kaaba. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
Muslim pilgrims touch the walls of the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
A volunteer distributes water and snacks to Muslim pilgrims. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
A military helicopter patrols during the annual Hajj pilgrimage at the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]
Muslim pilgrims stand in prayer at Mount of Mercy, ask for forgiveness and remember loved ones back home. [Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters]
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How technology is shaping Hajj
With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Published On 25 May 2026
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Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.
Published On 25 May 2026
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What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah
At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
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Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca
Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Published On 25 May 2026
For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims
As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca, Palestinians in Gaza face a third year of heartbreak as Israel has shut border.
![Hanan al-Hams, 65, sits in a makeshift tent pitched over the ruins of her home in northern Gaza. She was selected to perform Hajj in 2024 before the Israeli war shattered her lifelong dream [Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/8-1778959772-1-1779614763.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
