More than 20 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Syria, have designated the Hijri New Year a national ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:49 p.m. in Riverside County, California. Rru/mecca Fire has burned two acres of ...

An ex-spin teacher doesn’t say when the alleged incident occurred, but adds, “She was making out with her boyfriend in the ...

Every year, millions of Muslims complete a pilgrimage to Mecca called The Hajj. This pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. But what does this ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...

Locals in Jensen Beach, a riverfront community near Port St. Lucie FL, are fighting against a developer's plans to overhaul their town.

Take a flight of discovery high above the spiritual heart of Islam and experience this sight from a breathtaking aerial perspective. This drone footage captures the grandeur of Mecca, highlighting the ...

The journey took about seven months and was closely followed, and financially supported, by followers on social media.

The annual Hajj pilgrimage drew to a close on Monday without major incident, despite a number of deaths. A total of 1.6 million Muslims from all over the world participated in this year's pilgrimage ...

The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca commences amidst a history of tragic incidents, including stampedes, attacks, and fires. Last year, over 1,300 pilgrims died due to extreme heat. This year ...

Advanced systems and AI alerts enable real-time weather forecasting in Mecca and Medina An official checks the ID and permits of pilgrims as they arrive in the Mina area for the annual Hajj ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...