800 citizens travel to Mecca for Islamic pilgrimage after travel ban was lifted

Iran’s supreme leader charges Saudi authorities with ‘murdering’ pilgrims during last year’s Hajj stampede

"Because of Saudi rulers' oppressive behaviour towards God's guests, the world of Islam must fundamentally reconsider the management of the two holy places and the issue of hajj," Khamenei said in a statement published on his website, referring to Mecca and Medina.

Of 177 Indonesians caught with Philippine passports last month, 9 to remain in Manila for further investigation

An Israeli radio claims Riyadh has reached a deal with an Israeli firm to provide electronic bracelets for millions of pilgrims

Since 2013 ouster of country’s first freely-elected president, Egypt has kept Gaza border tightly sealed for most part