Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and one of the most significant religious obligations for Muslims. It is a sacred five-day ...

At the center is the Ka'aba, which the Koran says was built by Abraham and Ishmael. Muslims consider it the "House of God" on Earth. On the final night of the Hajj, pilgrims make the ritual known ...

Live from the Grand Mosque in Mecca where Muslims gather for prayers as Saudi Arabia began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday along with many other countries in the world. The Grand ...

A former official with the government’s Pilgrim Experience Programme tells me there must also be a focus on education.

Nusuk continues to evolve as the Saudi Ministry of Hajj continues to tweak how pilgrims book their travel. Amir Saeed, owner ...

This year, individuals under the age of 15 will not be allowed to perform Hajj. The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced ...

Ramadan Prayer Timetable 2025 Muslims all over the world face the Kaaba when they pray ... began in late June after the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Sign up for the Daily Briefing ...

The AlBidayah zone (The Beginning) at the Islamic Arts Biennale, themed "And all that is in Between," is held until May 25 at ...