Hajj pilgrims press on despite Iran war uncertainty

Hajj pilgrims press on despite Iran war uncertainty Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Sun, 05/24/2026 - 15:17 As airspace restrictions, higher costs and geopolitical tensions ripple across the Middle East, hundreds of thousands still travel for the annual pilgrimage in Mecca Saudi authorities said 1. 5 million pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia for the Hajj (AFP) Off For years, Shahid Ali and his wife quietly saved money in a small tin box tucked away in their East London home. The couple cut back on luxuries, postponed renovations and skipped holidays for one reason: to perform Hajj together before they grow too old.