Mecca
Hajj 2020: Masked pilgrims throw sanitised pebbles at Satan
Only up to 10,000 Muslims are taking part in the Hajj after millions of international pilgrims were barred due to coronavirus restrictions
Coronavirus: Saudi asks Muslims to delay Haj plans
The kingdom’s Al Saud ruling family stakes its legitimacy in this oil-rich nation on overseeing and protecting the hajj sites
Anguished by bus crash near Mecca: PM Modi expresses grief on death of 35 foreigners
The passengers included individuals with Asian or Arabic nationalities, the spokesperson for Medina police indicated.
Mystic Mantra - Ka’bah: The gateway to Allah
A peaceful mindset is directly related to our behaviour and attitude and unfortunately not many people bother to check and control them.
Mystic Mantra — Adhan: The Muslim call to prayer
The words of the adhan succinctly embody the basic principles of Islam and its teachings.
Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage
The five-day pilgrimage represents one of the five pillars of Islam and is required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life.
Mystic Mantra: The last sermon of Prophet Muhammad
He explained that the period of ignorance had come to an end, and so had its practices, its rivalries, and its conflicts based on power and profit.
Mystic Mantra: Kaaba — House of God
Haj is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and start fresh.
Saudi Police says suicide bomber killed in foiled Mecca plot
The Interior Ministry said an attack on the mosque was being planned by three terrorist groups, two based in Mecca and a third in Jeddah.
Haj victims still await compensation
A total of 238 people were injured, including many Indians in the crane crash.