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Former college baseball player Noah Hajdu hikes, carries cross up Massachusetts mountain to honor Christ
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (1031+ words) Carrying a 130-pound wooden cross up Mount Wachusett in central Massachusetts was more than a physical feat for Noah Hajdu " it was to honor Jesus Christ. To prepare for the June 6 climb, the 23-year-old Sterling resident carried the cross for…...
Today: 17th Of Tammuz Fast
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (335+ words) Today we mark the fast for 17 of Tammuz, mourning the breaching of Jerusalem's walls and other tragic events. Watch a collection of clips featuring the Rebbe observing the fast and discussing the meaning of the day. Full Story, Video Tammuz…...
King Fahd Qur'an Printing Complex welcomes 1. 3 million visitors
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (160+ words) MADINAH " More than 1. 3 million pilgrims and visitors toured the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an between 2025 and 2026, underscoring its global standing as one of the world's leading Islamic and knowledge institutions. The high visitor turnout reflects…...
Jigawa opens 2027 Hajj registration, fixes N7. 5m initial deposit
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (447+ words) Jigawa State has opened the door for the 2027 Hajj as the Pilgrims Welfare Board announced an initial deposit of N7. 5 million for intending pilgrims. Officials warned that the registration window will close in just 87 days. The development signals the early start…...
Religious Ministry issues new pre-registration guidelines for 2027
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (13+ words) Hajj pilgrims Views Bangladesh...
Hajj for First Timers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Pilgrimage (2026)
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1209+ words) Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for every Muslim who is physically and financially able. If this is your first time, the sheer scale " nearly 2 million pilgrims, five days of rituals across multiple sacred sites,…...
Fast of the 17th of Tammuz: Fast start and end times
14+ hour, 33+ min ago (87+ words) These are the start and end times for the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, which will be observed on Thursday: Fast begins: 4: 25 a. m. Fast ends: 8: 16 p. m. Fast begins: 4: 26 a. m. Fast begins: 4: 23 a. m. Fast ends: 8: 17 p. m. Fast begins: 4: 21 a. m. Fast ends: 8: 18 p. m. Fast begins: 4: 28 a. m. Fast ends: 8: 14 p. m. Fast begins:…...
Preparing for the Fast of Tammuz: Practical and Spiritual Guidance for July 2
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (391+ words) In the Aventura and South Florida area, the fast will begin at dawn, approximately 5: 14 a. m. , and conclude at nightfall around 8: 48 p. m. (Local times should be confirmed via reliable sources such as Hebcal or a community calendar, as slight variations may occur.) Who…...
Saudi Arabia wraps up Haj 2026, begins planning next season
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (422+ words) Makkah: Saudi Arabia has concluded the Haj 2026 (1447 AH) season with the departure of the last group of pilgrims, marking the end of a large-scale operation that supported worshippers from their arrival in the Kingdom until their return home. The Ministry…...
Successful Return of 30, 000 Afghan Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia Concludes
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (328+ words) ariananews. co Successful Return of 30, 000 Afghan Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia Concludes The Ministry of Transport and Aviation of the Islamic Emirate has announced the successful completion of the transfer process for approximately 30, 000 Afghan pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to Afghanistan, marked…...