In a rare and emotional moment, an Indonesian woman gave birth in the courtyard of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, early Friday morning. According to Arab media reports, the remarkable ...

MAKKAH — The sacred ceremony of replacing the Kiswa, the black cloth covering the Kaaba, is being held today at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

Take a flight of discovery high above the spiritual heart of Islam and experience this sight from a breathtaking aerial perspective. This drone footage captures the grandeur of Mecca, highlighting ...

Muharram was observed on June 27, with Ashura falling 10 days later. Find out the correct date, history and significance.

Saudi Arabia has replaced the Kaaba’s Kiswa as the Hijrah year 1447 begins. The Kaaba is considered the "House of Allah" and ...

Makkah, May 20, 2024, SPA -- The Holy Makkah Municipality’s general administration for beautification and facilities has carried out an urban improvement project on Al-Masjid Al-Haram Road, which ...

Friday’s deadly crane collapse at Masjid al-Haram, the Grand Mosque of Mecca, has so far killed 107 people, and injured 238. Here’s more information about the largest and most sacred mosque in the ...

Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith.

The new Kiswa weighs 1,415 kilogrammes and consists of 47 intricately embroidered black silk panels adorned with 68 Quranic ...