Across the word, Muslims are celebrating the last days of Eid Al Adha, as worshippers said farewell to the Kaaba in the largest pilgrimage since the Covid-19 pandemic limited numbers attending Hajj.
One million Muslims from around the world flocked to Makkah, where pilgrims at the Grand Mosque on Sunday circled the cube-shaped Kaaba, which represents the metaphorical house of God, in farewell before heading home to continue celebrating the remainder of Eid Al Adha with family and friends.
All Muslims who are physically and financially able to complete the journey are supposed to do so at least once in their lifetime.
Saudi Arabia enforced limits on numbers attending to curb the spread of the coronavirus this year.
The Eid celebrations last for four days and are a time for family gatherings and exchanging gifts.
Why are asylum seekers being housed in hotels?
The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high, driven by those illegally entering the country in small boats crossing the English Channel.
A total of 111,084 people applied for asylum in the UK in the year to June 2025, the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began in 2001.
Asylum seekers and their families can be housed in temporary accommodation while their claim is assessed.
The Home Office provides the accommodation, meaning asylum seekers cannot choose where they live.
When there is not enough housing, the Home Office can move people to hotels or large sites like former military bases.
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
