Hajj 2024 News Updat …

Hajj 2024 News Update. The hajj is one of the five pillars of islam, dating back centuries to when pilgrims first walked in the footsteps of the prophets. Millions of muslims from around the world converged at islam's holiest site on friday to officially start the hajj pilgrimage.

Mr al rabiah said 250,000 pilgrims used the makkah route, which enables those travelling from 11 airports in seven countries to complete entry formalities for saudi arabia in their home airports, granting them a direct path to and from makkah and madinah. Those who do not have permits will be directed to return to their point of origin, the directorate of public.