Saudi Arabia Confirms June 14 Start for 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage will see over a million Muslims gather in Mecca, culminating in Eid al-Adha on June 16.

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, involves rituals over several days, with the high point on Mount Arafat.
Approximately 1.2 million pilgrims have already arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year's pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, will be observed on June 16, following the Day of Arafah on June 15.
Saudi Arabia earns billions annually from the Hajj and year-round Umrah pilgrimages.