Mecca
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Symbolic "stoning of the devil" carried out by millions of Hajj pilgrims as grand rites come to an end+ video
As Muslims throughout the world get ready to celebrate the first day of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) festival, millions of Muslim worshipers…
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Largest Hajj pilgrimage in history starts in Saudi Arabia + pictures
Crowds of Muslims wearing white robes circle the Kaaba, the sacred cube-shaped structure at the center of Islam's holiest site, as their prayers…
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Millions of Muslims celebrate the feast of Sacrifice
All Muslims across the world celebrated the religious holiday of Eid al-Adha yesterday. The occasion which is also known as the Feast of Sacrifice,…
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Hajj 2022 touched by Covid-19 precautions
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the number of pilgrims to perform Hajj 1443H (2022) in Saudi Arabia has been extended to one million…
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Hajj in Mecca during the COVID pandemic
The Hajj once drew some 2.5 million Muslims, but this year just 60,000 people are being allowed to perform it.