Haj

All 900 slots for Singaporeans for 2026 haj pilgrimage filled; more places for elderly

Haj pilgrims saying their farewell to their family and friends before departing for Jeddah at Changi Airport in June 2023.

Health certificate required for haj pilgrims from 2026, seniors above 70 to get selection priority

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) and Muis leaders at a press conference on Oct 24.

S’poreans urged to postpone non-essential travel to areas in Middle East affected by rising tensions

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Assoc Prof Dr Faishal Ibrahim, welcoming back the final group of Singapore Haj pilgrims at Changi Airport Terminal 3, on Wednesday afternoon, Jun 25, 2025.

Singapore in good stead to secure larger haj quota after award by Saudi authorities: Faishal Ibrahim

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Dr Faishal Ibrahim greeting relatives of a member of the first group of Singapore Haj pilgrims at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on June 13.

Tehran says at least 13 Iranians die during haj pilgrimage

Medics transport a man suffering from heat stroke to a hospital in the holy city of Mecca.

Muslim pilgrims pray, shirk blazing sun, as haj reaches peak

Muslim pilgrims make their way to Mount Arafat in the high point of the haj pilgrimage on June 5.

Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in haj apex

Saudi authorities called on pilgrims to stay inside their tents between 10am and 4pm on June 5, when the desert sun is at its harshest.

Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep haj pilgrims safe

Muslims making their way to Mina during the haj pilgrimage from the holy city of Mecca on June 4.

Young Muslim travellers put modern spin on umrah pilgrimages

Young Muslim travellers are putting a modern spin on umrah pilgrimages, such as by including leisure activities in their itinerary.

Pilgrims come together in Mecca under scorching desert heat

Muslim worshippers gather to pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on June 1.

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