From space, Mecca appears as a city of light and contrast, with winding roads threading through rugged mountains. The radiant Great Mosque of Mecca and the Kaaba stand at its heart, a spiritual beacon ...

According to Marwan, several Asian countries such as the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, still have plenty of unused ...

The Arabic term Ramadan connotes intense heat. It seems that in pre-Islamic Arabia, Ramadan was the name of a scorching hot summer month. In the Islamic calendar, however, the timing of Ramadan varies ...

Although the normalization of relations with Israel is a clear priority for the Trump administration, the calculus for Riyadh ...

Maryland lawmakers will consider a bill to regulate the tourism industry after a Muslim community in Prince George’s County was shaken last year by multiple deaths that took place during the Hajj, ...

The Kaaba, located in Mecca, is the most sacred site in Islam, drawing millions of Muslims in prayer and pilgrimage. This video explores its historical significance, construction, and the rituals ...

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 ...

Over the course of 45 days, 400 million visitors are expected—30 times the annual pilgrimage count at Mecca, the holiest site in Islam. While the numbers are unverifiable, they inspire 40-year ...

Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display alongside contemporary art ...

Anniversary celebrations are occasions that are joyful and memorable. Islamic wedding anniversary wishes differ from traditional wishes in that they should be filled with blessings, appreciation, and ...

The country is home to some of the holiest sites in Islam, including Mecca and Medina, which attract millions ... as well as to complete various pilgrimage rituals at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

Although this year’s Hajj doesn’t start until early June,the show will be accessible to Muslims traveling through Jeddah en route to Mecca for the year-round pilgrimage known as Umrah —and ...