Muslims from across the globe attend the spiritual journey of Hajj in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This year also, pilgrims with a variety of cultures, complexions and languages braved the extreme heat to perform the annual pilgrimage.

Muslims from across the globe create a colorful image as they enjoy the holy city of Medina after they complete Hajj rituals.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has called on the Hajj pilgrims from across the globe to use the pilgrimage as an opportunity to renounce Israel and its ally, the United States, as the regime continues with its relentless bombing of the Gaza Strip.

Iranians across the country have held congregational prayer on Monday as part of ceremonies to mark Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid of sacrifice.

Saudi Arabia has announced on Saturday that a total number of 1,833,164 pilgrims perform the Hajj ceremonies this year.

Saudi Arabia has made extensive preparations to welcome Hajj pilgrims, according to local media

The head of Iran’s judiciary has called the Hajj pilgrimage as a unique opportunity for the pilgrims to reveal the crimes by Israeli regime and their American supporters.

Pilgrims prepare for Hajj rituals in Shajarah Mosque located in the holy city of Medina. The place is one of the five Miqats where the pilgrims don the ihram (white pilgrimage cloth) before they set out for Hajj. Dhul Hulayfa, Miqat Mosque and Abar Ali are other names for this mosque.

Hajj pilgrims visit the memorial mosque, Masjid al-Imam Ali in the holy city of Medina. It is the mosque where the first Shia Imam led the Eid prayers during his ruling.

The Secretary General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars has made a global call on Muslims to aid the people in Gaza.

Muslims seek forgiveness, deeper connection with their faith during Hajj

Hajj pilgrims move towards the Plain of Arafat on the second day of Hajj pilgrimage.

Abdul-Fattah Nawab announced on Thursday that 39,600 people would be sent on the Hajj pilgrimage this year.