Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year. By Ismaeel Naar Reporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates ...

For Ms Mariama, a 52-year-old pilgrim from Senegal, the journey to Mecca for the haj has fulfilled a life-long dream. “I was dreaming about it, thinking about it every time to come here to do ...