Pilgrims kick off Haj as Mideast peace deal hangs in the balance
Over 1.5 million Muslims began Haj in Mecca amid hopes for a Middle East peace settlement, as the pilgrimage unfolds with the regional conflict weighing on the event. The coverage notes the backdrop of ongoing war and political tensions influencing the pilgrimage. May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122948