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Holy Kaaba gets new Kiswa

The Kiswa, the cloth covering the Holy Kaaba, was replaced with the new one early Monday in accordance with the annual tradition ahead of Eid Al-Adha, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Pilgrims ascend Arafat for climax of Hajj

At the high point of spirituality, around 60,000 pilgrims ascended on Monday on the vast plains of Arafat at the climax of the Hajj, which is being held in downsized form and under coronavirus restrictions for the second year running.

Hajj sermon 2021: Don’t travel to areas affected by plague

Sheikh Bandar Baleela, one of the muftis of the grand mosque, delivered the Hajj sermon on Monday.

Standing at Arafat

The day of Arafat is among the most sacred days for Muslims around the world. Considered as the day of repentance, Arafat Day falls on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th lunar month in the Islamic calendar, and is regarded as the most important pillar of the annual pilgrimage.

Pilgrims converge on Mina as spiritual journey of lifetime begins

Marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj on Sunday, a total of 60,000 pilgrims have started their lifetime spiritual journey by converging on the tent city of Mina since morning.