(RNS) — The changes are not only sensible but, after last year's massive loss of life at the Hajj, necessary. (RNS) — Hajj is too expensive. Hajj is too crowded. Hajj isn’t regulated well ...

Free-of-charge reservation cancellation should be made by April Pilgrims perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage, on June 19, 2023.

Saudi Arabia has announced the expected dates and new rules for Hajj 2025. The annual pilgrimage to Mecca is always during the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar and this year it is ...