Moroccan Pilgrims Face Accommodation Crisis During Hajj in Mecca
15 June 2024
In Mecca, Moroccan pilgrims who have embarked on the hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, sleep under the stars, for lack of space in the tents.
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Hundreds of Moroccan Pilgrims Stranded at Casablanca Airport as Mecca Flight Delayed 16 Hours
7 June 2024
A bad surprise for more than 400 Moroccan pilgrims at Casablanca airport. Their flight to Mecca, scheduled for this Friday morning at 3:40 a.m., has been delayed by 16 hours, (…)
Meningitis Cases Prompt Health Alert for Mecca Pilgrims Returning to France
7 June 2024
The French health authorities have issued an alert to pilgrims in Mecca after the recording in recent weeks of cases of meningitis among unvaccinated people returning from (…)
Saudi Arabia Imposes Steep Fines for Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims
4 June 2024
Pilgrims without permits will be subject to heavy fines for non-compliance with Hajj regulations. The measure came into effect this Sunday.
Morocco Travel Agency Owner Jailed for Alleged Mecca Pilgrimage Fraud
20 May 2024
The owner of a travel agency in Fez was placed in pre-trial detention after being accused of fraud and non-performance of contract. She is said to have deceived pilgrims by (…)
Hajj: an "anti-protest" clause causes controversy in Morocco
23 March 2024
The introduction by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs led by Ahmed Taoufiq of a clause that obliges the Moroccan pilgrim for the 2024 hajj, one of the five pillars (…)
Morocco Announces Hajj Pilgrimage Costs for 2024, Prices Rise from Previous Year
16 January 2024
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has just unveiled the pilgrimage fees for the 1445 H season, for Moroccan pilgrims.
French Muslim Cyclist Completes 5,000km Journey from Paris to Mecca for Eco-Friendly Pilgrimage
29 June 2023
Nabil Ennasri traveled more than 5,000 kilometers by bike from Paris to go to Mecca to raise awareness among Muslims about ecology. His journey was widely followed on social media.
Eid Al-Adha 2023: France Anticipates June 27 or 28 Celebration Date
11 June 2023
Eid Al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is celebrated on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. On what date will it be celebrated this year (…)
84-Year-Old Moroccan Woman Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
8 June 2023
Zahia Bouchta, an 84-year-old Moroccan, will finally be able to fulfill her dream of performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.