Members of the Dawoodi Bohra community gathered at the Husaini mosque in Bhopal to offer prayers on Eid al-Adha, which the community traditionally observes a day or two ahead of the other Muslim sects. (Pics/PTI)

Gulf nations are gearing up for Eid al-Adha also called the Bakrid with buying goats and sheeps for traditional sacrifice of the animals on the festival after special Eid prayers and charity as families were seen coming together to mark one of Islamic holy festival. (Pics/AFP)

The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has officially begun in Mecca with more than 1.5 million international pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia. Pic/AFP/AP

The families of the Saudi Arabia bus accident victims mourned the loss of their loved ones on Monday. According to the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, at least 45 people, mostly from Hyderabad, were killed in the mishap. (Pics/PTI)

Saudi Arabia has announced that it recorded 1,301 deaths among pilgrims during the Haj season, 83 per cent of whom were unregistered individuals. The Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said on Sunday that the kingdom's healthcare sector addressed "numerous" heat stress cases, with some individuals still in medical care. The pilgrims are not only pouring water over themselves to handle the heat but also covering their heads with boxes and umbrellas

Bigg Boss 11' contestant Hina Khan, on Tuesday, arrived in the holy city of Mecca along with her family to perform her first Umrah. (All Photos/ Hina Khan's Instagram)

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IN PICS: Bohra community offers Eid al-Adha prayers at Husaini mosque in Bhopal

IN PHOTOS: Gulf nations gear up for Eid al-Adha celebrations

IN PHOTOS: Hajj 2026 begins in Mecca as over 1.5 million pilgrims gather

IN PICS: Families of Saudi bus accident victims mourn their loss

IN PHOTOS: Haj pilgrims brave intense heatwave in Saudi Arabia's Mecca

IN PHOTOS: Hina Khan performs Umrah ahead of Ramzan

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