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

The above footage is authentic. The piazza around the Prophet's Mosque in Medina does have all these mechanized umbrellas ...

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 — 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.

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 ...

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 ...

Little is known about the guest house itself, but descendants claim it stood just steps from the Masjid al-Haram, with 22 rooms and several halls spread over 1.5 acres.

Hajj is performed by Muslims at Saudi Arabia's holy mosque - Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Once here, every pilgrim must perform a series of rites and rituals, some in an orderly manner.

To further elevate the property's allure, the stunning hotel has recently introduced the Address Walkway to directly access the famed Masjid Al Haram in under five minutes on foot.