Saudi Arabia blocks Palestinians fleeing Syria’s war from Hajj

August 10th, 20190 BEIRUT - On top of being refugees who have been displaced twice, Palestinian refugees who previously resided in Syria and fled the war to Lebanon have been rejected entry visas to visit Mecca for the holy pilgrimage. Tens of Palestinian refugees with "stateless" passports from Syria have been denied the chance to perform Hajj by Saudi...

Local Muslims offer tips, share experiences as 2019 pilgrimage draws near

July 12th, 20190 DEARBORN - The Muslim holy pilgrimage Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is expected to begin on Friday, August 9 and end on Wednesday, August 14, with millions planning to embark on this year's journey. During Hajj the city of Mecca becomes one of the most densely-populated locations on Earth, as hundreds of thousands of people...