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The atmosphere of Aidiladha today is no longer solely about arriving at the mosque at dawn for prayers, witnessing the ‘ibadah korban’ (animal sacrificial rites), or personally distributing the meat to neighbours and those in need. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama

A drone used to transport medical supplies performs a display flight in the Arafat area near Islam's holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Photo by AFP

Haj pilgrims offering prayers, reciting zikir and supplicating at Jabal Al-Rahmah, today, on the Day of Arafah. - Photo by Bernama

Around 1.8 million Muslim pilgrims on Tuesday headed to the plains of Mount Arafat in western Saudi Arabia, at the height of the annual Haj pilgrimage. Photo by Bernama

Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), southeast of the Saudi holy city of Mecca, on Arafat Day. AFP FILE PIX

Mohd Daud Hamdan, 72, said he began saving with Tabung Haji when he joined the police force in 1978, despite earning a modest salary and having numerous financial commitments. - Photo by Bernama

This aerial view shows Muslims visiting the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca on June 8, 2025, at the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. - (Photo by AFP)

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said Malaysia is still awaiting the outcome of investigations by the Saudi Arabian authorities into allegations that five Malaysians were detained for attempting to enter Makkah without Haj permits. - Photo by Bernama

A 55-year-old Malaysian male haj pilgrim died of a heart attack here yesterday. AFP FILE PIX

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the monitoring is being carried out continuously to ensure Malaysians do not fall victim to scams, especially at the last minute ahead of the Haj season. - Photo by Bernama