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Saudi Arabia just granted Nigeria 10,000 additional Hajj slots, raising the country's 2027 allocation to 60,000 pilgrims. The increase comes as Nigeria's Hajj Commission works with traditional leaders and security agencies to make the sacred journey safer and smoother for every traveler.
Nearly two million pilgrims completed Costa Rica's annual Romería pilgrimage today, walking up to 174 miles to reach the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles for the feast of La Negrita. This year's centennial celebration of their patron saint brought an extraordinary outpouring of faith and community.
Thousands of pilgrims in Makkah can now ride free shuttle buses to the Grand Mosque five times daily, thanks to a new program from Nigeria's Kano State. Eight buses are making worship easier, especially for elderly pilgrims who struggled with long walks in the heat.
More than 1.5 million pilgrims are gathering in Mecca as Saudi Arabia debuts massive safety improvements following last year's deadly heat. The Kingdom increased shaded areas at the Holy Mosques fivefold to protect worshippers from temperatures nearing 47°C.
Over 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have gathered in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj, including faithful travelers from war-torn Sudan and Yemen who overcame incredible obstacles to reach Islam's holiest site.
A sacred Buddhist relic from the 3rd century BC was brought out of protected storage in Odisha, India, giving monks and devotees a rare chance to view the ancient treasure. The special display honored a revered Buddhist master and showcased India's role in preserving Buddhist heritage.
